What happened in this inspection
Cal/OSHA opened an accident inspection of Weststar Transportation, Inc. and Westhaul, Inc. at 3.36 Miles North of HWY 119 and Elk Hills Rd (GPS 35.23178, -119.44075), Taft (Kern County) on Apr 24, 2024. It was a partial inspection focused on health hazards. 21 employees were recorded at the site. The case closed on Aug 19, 2024 with no citation issued. 1 worker died in the event that led to this inspection.
The accident
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Your rights
If you worked at this site, the inspection file is a public record once the case closes; request it from the Cal/OSHA district office with activity number 347435455. A worker who reported the hazard, the injury or the inspection and was then fired, demoted or cut has a retaliation claim under Labor Code 6310, one year to file with the Labor Commissioner and longer to sue. Injuries themselves go through workers' compensation. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, inspection 347435455, checked Nov 1, 2026. How to read a record. Back to the safety tracker.
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