BRADFORD, PA —
OSHA Inspection: C.J. MORRIS & SONS, INC.
Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of C.J. MORRIS & SONS, INC. in 308 B ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST, BRADFORD, PA 16701 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 122163942.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- C.J. MORRIS & SONS, INC.
- Site address
- 308 B ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST
- City
- BRADFORD
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 16701
- Mailing
- STAR ROUTE 2, BOX 87, BRADFORD, PA 16701
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Accident-driven (A)
- 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
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Manufacturing safety.
Citations
11 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00 · Current $1500.00
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)Well 5-18, Flood Area 5, Allegheny National Forest, Bradford, PA 16701- A continuous flow of natural gas was permitted to be vented to the atmosphere which posed a fire/explosion hazard and employees were exposed to severe burns due to fire and/or explosion hazards. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to install pressure control and/or a safety device as set forth in the American Petroleum Institute Practice 54 (RP54), Second Edition, dated May 1, 1992 and the Pennsylvania Code, Title 25. Environmental Resources, Department of Environmental Resources, Chapter 78. Oil and Gas Wells. b)Spark arresters or equivalent equipment were not provided on all internal combustion engines within 100 foot of the wellbore. The condition exposed workers to severe burns due to fire and explosion hazards. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to install spark arresters or equivalent equipment that is within 100 feet of the wellbore as set forth in the American Petroleum Institute Practice 54 (RP54), Second Edition, dated May 1, 1992. c)Open flames were permitted within 25 feet of the wellbore where uncontrolled amounts of gas were vented to the atmosphere. This condition exposed employees to severe burns due to fire and/or explosion hazards. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazards is to remove open flames and ignition sources as set forth in the American Petroleum Institute Practice 54 (RP54), Second Edition, dated May 1, 1992. d)Preliminary planning was not initiated and implemented to assure all equipment was functional and employees were aware of their duties in that employees were exposed to severe burns due to fire and/or explosion hazards. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazards is to plan prior to commencement of plugging operations and train and inspect equipment as set forth in the American Petroleum Institute Practice 59 (RP59), First Edition, dated August 20, 1989.
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1500.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.120 Q01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1050.00 · Current $1050.00
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $1050.00
- — Z (S) $1050.00
1910.38 A01
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.151 B
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.157 G01
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 H
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1500.00
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent 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)Well 5-18 Flood 5 Alegheny National Forest, Bradord, PA 16701; Workers were servicing and plugging an oil and gas well and blowout prevention equipment was not installed when there was indication that a well would flow, either through prior records, present well conditions or planned well work. Furthermore, when the drilling or well servicing operation was in progress on the well, and when there is any indication the well will flow, the rig did not have on the rig floor a safety valve (stabbing valve with connections suitable for use with each size and type tool joint or tubing connection) being used on the job in that employees were exposed to burns and/or explosion hazards.n
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S) $1500.00
More inspections at C.J. MORRIS & SONS, INC.
BRADFORD, PA—2000-08-16 00:00:00
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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 122163942.