OSHA Inspection: CARTER WELL SERVICE, INC. RIG #6

Issued

Dec 1, 1989

Abate by

Dec 11, 1989

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $75 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
a) The hazard of being restricted in escape from the monkeyboard in the
event of fire or explosion. This occurred on or about October 13,
1989 on Carter Wwll Service, Inc., Rig Number 6. Among other methods,
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard would be installation of a properly rigged and
secured emergency descent device or other satisfactory auxiliary means
of egress, such as speicified in section 4.7, paragraph 4.7.1 of A.P.I.
RP 54, First Edition, January 1981. page 11. Essential elements of this
procedure would include:
1) Staking out a securely anchored one-half (1/2) inch wire rope escape
line attached to the derrick or mast so as to provide a ready and
convenient means of escape from the derrickmans working platform.
2) The escape line route is to be kept clear of obstructions.
3) A safety device is to the provide to permit fast emergency exit from
the derrickman's working platform to a safe place.
4) The tension on the escape line is to be periodically checked and
adjusted to assure a safe landing and to allow the derrickman to stop
twenty (20 to twenty-five (25) feet from the anchor point.
5) The ground anchor point of the escape line is to be located a
minimum lateral distance from the derrick or mast equal to the
height above ground to the point where the escape line is fastened to
the derrick or mast.

Issued

Dec 1, 1989

Abate by

Dec 18, 1989

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $90 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
a) The hazard of collapse of the mast (derrick) of a well service rig
resulting from improperly and inadequately installed guyline anchors
nor was representative pull testing conducted to ensure adequate
anchorage and pull-out integrity of the anchors. This occurred at rig
number 6 on October 13, 1989 while employees were required to perform
work off the rig floor and racking board.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to ensure pull-out integrity for adequate
anchorage by conducting pull tests. Essential elements of this procedure
would include:
1) Following the rig manufacturer's instruction manual for requirements
on guying, guylines, and anchorage.
2) Verifying the holding capacity required for each dead weight or guy
anchor.
3) Conducting and recording data on representative pull tests for the
areas, size, and type of anchor involved by recognized testing
methods.
4) Installing anchors using the exact mode of installation corresponding
to representative pull test data for the area which assures adequate
anchorage.

Issued

Dec 1, 1989

Abate by

Dec 26, 1989

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $90 Reduced

Issued

Dec 1, 1989

Abate by

Dec 8, 1989

Penalty

Initial $180 · Current $45 Reduced

Issued

Dec 1, 1989

Abate by

Dec 12, 1989

Penalty

Initial $120 · Current $30 Reduced

Issued

Dec 1, 1989

Abate by

Dec 26, 1989

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $75 Reduced

Issued

Dec 1, 1989

Abate by

Dec 12, 1989

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $60 Reduced

Issued

Dec 1, 1989

Abate by

Dec 8, 1989

Penalty

Initial $180 · Current $45 Reduced

Issued

Dec 1, 1989

Abate by

Dec 26, 1989

Penalty

Initial $180 · Current $45 Reduced

Issued

Dec 1, 1989

Abate by

Dec 12, 1989