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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1236819.015 - Earth Tech Well Drilling
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Earth Tech Well Drilling
5775 Camiones Way
San Diego, CA 92173
Mailing Address:
145 Rose Lane, Frisco, TX 75034
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/17/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1221260 | ||
| Inspection | 1236885 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,000 |
| Current Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 3203(A) | 11/17/2017 | 11/29/2017 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $0 | 12/05/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 6609(B) | 11/17/2017 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/05/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on May 31, 2017, an employee was operating an oil rig used for geothermal drilling while working on Phase 3 of the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry expansion project. The employee was struck by metal hand assembly when it disconnected from the stovepipe assembly and it punctured the upper left area of his chest area. Emergency Services was contacted and responded. The employee was declared dead at the scene by the County Medical Examiner.
Keywords: Emergency Response, Oil Rig, Pipe, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1236819.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Drillers, earth |