OSHA Inspection: STEWART CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
Various work sites including the Husker Water Injection Plant located
approximately 4
miles south and 2 miles west/northwest of Palisade, NE - 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 unexpected energization or start
up of machines
or equipment, or release of stored energy from machines or equipment which
could cause
injury to employees.  Injuries such as, but not necessarily limited to,
broken bones,
dismemberment of limbs, crushing injuries, or contact with hazardous
chemicals such as
hydrogen sulfide could occur.  Employees who were required to perform
roustabout work
on machines and equipment, including piping  systems were exposed to the
hazard of
start up or release of energy from machines and equipment, including but
not
necessarily
limited to, water released from pipes that were not blocked and bled to
deenergize the
system.  On or around 2/28/96, two employees died after they were overcome
by
hydrogen sulfide which was released from water in the pipe system they
were working
on in preparation for removal of a temporary pipeline and pump.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to control the
hazard is to:
1)  Develop and implement a lockout/tagout program in accordance with 29
CFR
1910.147, which includes provisions for a written program, specific
procedures,
protective materials and hardware, and training and communication.
2)  Develop and implement a lockout/tagout program in accordance with the
American
Petroleum Institute's "Recommended Practices for Occupational Safety and
Health for
Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations" (API RP 54, January
1981),
which
includes provisions for general procedures, protective materials and
hardware, and
training and communication.
3)  Develop and implement a lockout/tagout program in accordance with the
Association
of Oilwell Servicing Contractors' "Recommended Safe Procedures and
Guidelines for Oil
and Gas Well Servicing" (Third Revision, June 1988), which includes
provisions for
general procedures, protective materials and hardware, and training and
communication.

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998

Issued

Aug 2, 1996

Abate by

Jan 2, 1998