HOISINGTON, KS —
OSHA Inspection: ALLEN DRILLING CO., INC.
Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of ALLEN DRILLING CO., INC. in HWY 4, 6 MI W, 3/4 MI N OF, HOISINGTON, KS 67544 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 103161709.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ALLEN DRILLING CO., INC.
- Site address
- HWY 4, 6 MI W, 3/4 MI N OF
- City
- HOISINGTON
- State
- KS
- ZIP
- 67544
- Mailing
- 1105 WALNUT, GREAT BEND, KS 67544
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Accident-driven (A)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 4
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
15 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $2,500 · Current $1,666 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) On or about June 22, 1993, employees in the process of capping an abandoned oil well at the site 6-3/4 miles northwest of Hoisington, Kansas, were exposed to the hazards of falling objects when a 10-inch mill and wash over pipe slipped out of a chain rigging and fell to the derrick platform. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to: 1) Use a tool appropriate for the task, a pipe handling sub, and; 2) Instruct all employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and work practices, and; 3) Instruct all employees in the hazards of working under and/or in close proximity to elevated loads.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1666.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $500 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) Employees were exposed to the hazards of flying objects created by the whipping action of high pressure hose in the event of a mud hose failure. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to hobble (install a safety chain between hose end and power swivel) this high pressure hose in accordance with and recommended by the association of oilwell servicing contractors, as set forth in their recommended safe procedures and guidlines for oil and gas well servicing.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.23 A05
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Aug 20, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.36 B01
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Aug 17, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $833 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $833.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.151 B
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Mar 15, 1994
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $500 Reduced
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $500.00
- — I (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $1,000 · Current $666 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $666.00
- — Z (S) $1000.00
1910.1030 C01 I
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Dec 13, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.1030 D03 III
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.1030 G02 I
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Mar 15, 1994
Recent events (3)
- — P (S)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.1200 F05 I
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 F05 II
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 1993
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 1993
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $500.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.1200 H
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Mar 15, 1994
Recent events (3)
- — P (S)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.106 E02 IVD
- Issued
- Aug 12, 1993
- Abate by
- Sep 13, 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 103161709.
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