EAGLE PASS, TX —
OSHA Inspection: SOUTH TEXAS DRILLING & EXPLORATION INC.RIG #10
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SOUTH TEXAS DRILLING & EXPLORATION INC.RIG #10 in 9.5 MILES SOUTH ON TEXAS HWY. 277, EAGLE PASS, TX 78852 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 102330644.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SOUTH TEXAS DRILLING & EXPLORATION INC.RIG #10
- Site address
- 9.5 MILES SOUTH ON TEXAS HWY. 277
- City
- EAGLE PASS
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78852
- Mailing
- 9310 BROADWAY ST.,BLDG. 1, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 000000
- SIC code (legacy)
- 1381
- Employees
- 17
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
28 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Dec 1, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced
General-duty citation text
The employer is not limited to the abatement methods suggested by OSHA; the methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases; and the employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an effective abatement method. 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: Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the rotary hose swivel due to failure to maintain the derrick, mast, rotary hose swivel and their auxiliary parts in safe condition as sepcified by API RP54 First Edition January 1981, page 15, Section 9, paragraph 8.2.1. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to implement a maintenance and inspection program as addressed in the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) Drilling Manual, Section H4, page 1 Rotary Hose and Swivels Inspection which states "All hoisting tools on the rotary drilling rig must have daily inspections followed by monthly and quarterly (more frequent if severe operating conditions or loading is imposed) shutdown inspections.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 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: The hazard of collapse of the mast (derrick) of a well service rig resulting from improperly and inadequately installed guyline and turnbuckle were secured to upright pipe which had been welded to two (2) separate skids and which did not ensure adequate anchorage for the mast (derrick). This occurred at rig number 10 on June 9, 1993 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 the integrity for adequate anchorage by installation of anchors and conducting pull test. Essential elements of this procedure would include: %% 1) Following the rig manufacturer's instruction manual for requirements on guying and guylines along with anchorages. 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.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1250.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $2,500
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: The hazard of being restricted in excape from the monkeyboard in the event of fire or explosion. THis occurred on or about June 10, 1993, on South Texas Drilling & Exploration, Inc., Rig Number 10. 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 specified in Section 4.7, paragraph 4.7.1 of API RP 54 First Edition, January 1981, page 11. Essential Elements of this procedure would include: 1) Staking out a securely anchored one-half 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 workig platform. 2) The escape line route is to be kept clear of obstructions. 3) A safety device is to be provided 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) feet 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 two (2) times the height above ground level to the point where the escape line is fastened to the derrick or mast which would provide six (6) feet of slack for proper tension.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $2500.00
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $625 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $625.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.23 D01 II
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 16, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.23 D01 III
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 16, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $625 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $625.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $375.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.141 C01 III
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $375.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.151 B
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Dec 1, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $625 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $625.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 16, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $375.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $375.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.334 A02 I
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $625 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $625.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.305 E01
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.305 B01
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.304 A02
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.307 B
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 9, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.1030 D03 I
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 16, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.1200 E01 I
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Dec 1, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $375.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.1200 E01 II
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Dec 1, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 E04
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 16, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 16, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 H
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Jan 1, 1994
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.20 G01 I
- Issued
- Nov 3, 1993
- Abate by
- Nov 16, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 102330644.
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