OSHA Inspection: CREEK COUNTY WELL SERVICE INC.

Issued

Jul 1, 1986

Abate by

Jul 1, 1986

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $300

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 electrical shock.  On or about February 24, 1986, 1/2
mile west and 1/4 mile north of Shamrock, Oklahoma, on Seller well
No. 3, employees utilizing a model 80 Crane Carrier Rig, license
No. T891-174 OK, were allowed to raise the rig mast under or near
electrical lines that were not de-energized or protected by other
means.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard would be to have the electrical lines de-energized
when work is being done under or near the lines.
cc:  Directorate of Field Operations
ATTN:  Bruce Dobbs
Tom Littrell
Assistant Regional Administrator
for Federal and State Operations