OSHA Inspection: NABORS DRILLING USA, INC., RIG #685

Issued

Aug 13, 1997

Abate by

Aug 17, 1997

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 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 employees were exposed to the hazard of being restricted in escape
from the
monkeyboard in the event of fire or explosion.  This occurred on or about
July
13, 1997 through July 16, 1997 on Nabors Drilling USA, Inc., Rig Number
685.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
this hazard would be installation of a properly rigged and secured Geronimo
Emergency Escape Line with a Geronimo Emergency Escape Device installed on
it or other satisfactory auxiliary means of egress, such as specified in
Section 5,
Sub-Section 5.7, Paragraph 5.7.1 of A.P.I. RP 54-92, page number 12.
Essential
elements of this procedure would include:
a.Staking out a securely anchored one-half (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 twenty (20)
to twenty-five (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 is fastened to the derrick or mast.
*** Certification and Documentation of Abatement required ***

Issued

Aug 13, 1997

Abate by

Aug 17, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Aug 13, 1997

Abate by

Aug 17, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Aug 13, 1997

Abate by

Aug 17, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 13, 1997

Abate by

Aug 17, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 13, 1997

Abate by

Aug 17, 1997

Penalty

Current $100