EUREKA, KS —
OSHA Inspection: BERENTZ DRILLING COMPANY INC.
Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of BERENTZ DRILLING COMPANY INC. in 7 MILES W. OF EUREKA ON K-54, EUREKA, KS 66045 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 301010799.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- BERENTZ DRILLING COMPANY INC.
- Site address
- 7 MILES W. OF EUREKA ON K-54
- City
- EUREKA
- State
- KS
- ZIP
- 66045
- Mailing
- P.O.BOX 782228, WICHITA, KS 67278
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)
- 1382
- Employees
- 6
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
26 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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: Employer did not provide a auxiliary means (geronimo line) of escape prior to the first trip being made on the derrick. Emergency egress for employees required to work the racking board on the Lee C. Moore 87' derrick tower used at the Myer #4 drill site was not provided. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to provide a geronimo line for employees required to work the racking board, as prescribe by the American Petroleum Institute, API RP 54, First Edition, January 1981, "Oil & Gas Well Drilling & Servicing Operations, Chapter 4, Para. 4.7.1. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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 safety belt and lanyard provided for employees working the racking board on the Lee C. Moore 87' derrick tower used at the Myer #4 drill site was not attached to the racking boards guard rails with hardware manufactured from drop forged or pressed steel, cadmium plated IAW type 1, Class B plating specified in Federal Specification QQ-P-416. Lanyard had been tied to the rail. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to provide safety belt and lanyard attachment hardware as specified in Federal Specification QQ-P-416, referenced in 29 CFR 1926.104(e). 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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: Employees were climbing the draw works to ascend or descend from the roof of the National N-20 draw works were not provided stairways or ladders for safe access. Employees exposed to fall hazards to the adjacent ground and or draw works platform of a measured distance of 9' - 12. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $300.00
- — Z (S) $600.00
1910.27 D05
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 16, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.106 B02 IIF
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $225.00
- — Z (S) $450.00
1910.106 G08
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.106 G09
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.157 D01
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.110 C05 IH
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $300.00
- — Z (S) $600.00
1910.151 B
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,050 · Current $525 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $525.00
- — Z (S) $1050.00
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $375.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.219 B01
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $225.00
- — Z (S) $450.00
1910.219 B02
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 16, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $225.00
- — Z (S) $450.00
1910.1200 F05 I
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 F05 II
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $21,000 · Current $10,500 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (W) $10500.00
- — Z (W) $21000.00
1910.141 C01 I
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.141 D02 I
- Issued
- Apr 2, 1998
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
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