OSHA Inspection: COBRA WELL SERVICE, RIG #5

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Aug 17, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 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 fire and explosion:
The hazard of being restricted in escape from the monkeyboard in the event
of
fire or explosion.  This occurred on or about July 25, 1994 on Cobra Well
Service Rig #5.  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 means of egress,
such
as, specified in Section 4.7, paragraph 4.7.1 of A.P.I. RP54 First Edition,
January 1981, page 11.  Essential elements of this would include:
a.  Staking out a securely anchored 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 derrickman's working platform.
b.  The escape line route is to be kept clear of obstructions.
c.  A safety device is to be provided to permit fast emergency exit from
the
derrickman's working platform to a safe place.
d.  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 20 to 25 feet
from
the anchor point.
e.  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 fastened to the derrick or mast.

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Aug 17, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · 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 the hazard of being struck by a high pressure
flow line:
The hazard of being struck by a high pressure flow line coming from the mud
pump that was not secured or staked out.  This occurred on or about July
25,
1994, on Cobra Well Service Rig #5.  Among other methods, one feasible and
acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to secure the flow
line to
the ground as specified in paragraph 11.4.4 of API RP54 First Edition
January
1981.  Essential elements of this would include:
a.  Secure or anchor the flow line at the end of the flow line and at
intermediate intervals along the line 15 to 20 feet.
b.  Where chic-san swivel connections are used to make a turn in a flow
line,
and shall be anchored to the ground by means of chains, steel stakes or
other
adequate restraint on both ends of the chic-san swivel connection.
c.  That employees shall not be permitted to step across and/or work on a
pressurized proximity to the pressurized flow line.

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Sep 25, 1994

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $270 Reduced

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Aug 20, 1994

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $270 Reduced

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Aug 16, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Aug 16, 1994

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $270 Reduced

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Aug 25, 1994

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $270 Reduced

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Aug 20, 1994

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $270 Reduced

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Aug 20, 1994

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Sep 25, 1994

Penalty

Initial $450

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Aug 20, 1994

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $180 Reduced

Issued

Aug 12, 1994

Abate by

Aug 25, 1994