OSHA Inspection: COASTAL PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Jul 13, 2000

Abate by

Aug 8, 2000

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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)Hazard of being struck by collapsing structure of the mast (derrick) of
a well
service rig resulting from improperly and inadequately installed mast
foundation, guylines
and anchors on or about March 30, 2000, at the Allen well location off
Terry Creek
Road, near Magnolia, MS, when the employer did not follow the
manufacturer's
recommended specifications for the placement of the mast foundation, and
safe guying
of the mast to ensure acequate anchorage of the Wilson Mogul 42 Workover
Rig, SN
10498, while employees performed work on the rig floor and the pipe
racking board.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to install mast foundations, anchors and guylines, and ensure pull-out
integrity for adequate
anchorage by following the rig manufacturer's instruction manual at
paragraphs entitled
Foundations, Safety, and Guying the Mast; and by conducting pull tests
such as specified by
American Petroleum Institute, API RP 54 - 1981, Section 8, Sub-Section
8.4.  Essential
elements of this procedure would include 1) following the rig
manufacturer's instruction manual
for requirements on foundations for the mast and positioning jackscrews;
2) following the rig
manufacturer's instruction manual for requirement on guying, guylines and
anchorages; 3)
verifying the holding capacity required for each dead weight or guy
anchor; 4) conducting and
recording data on representative pull tests for the areas, size and type
of anchor involved by
recognized testing methods; 5) installing anchors using the exact mode of
installation
corresponding to representative pull test data for the area which assures
adequate anchorage.

Issued

Jul 13, 2000

Abate by

Aug 8, 2000

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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)The hazard of fire and explosion due to the failure to erect a Geronimo
Emergency Escape Line with a properly installed Geronimo Emergency Escape
Device
at the Allen well on March 30, 2000, where the Wilson Mogul 42 workover
rig, SN
10498 was in service and employee was working on the pipe racking
board/monkeyboard
approximately 55 feet above ground.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
this hazard
would be installation of a properly rigged and secured emergency descent
or other satisfactory
auxiliary means of egress, such as specified in Section 4, Sub-Section
4.7, Paragraph 4.7.1,
American Petroleum Institute, API RP 54-1981.  Essential elements of this
procedures would
include: 1. Staking out a securely anchored 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. 2.
The escape line route is to be kept clear of obstructions.  3.  A safety
device is to be provided
to permit fast emergency exit from the Derrickman's working platform to a
safe place.  4.  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.  5.
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 level to the point where
the escape line is
fastened.

Issued

Jul 13, 2000

Abate by

Aug 8, 2000

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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)Hazard of not receiving prompt medical attention at the Allen well, off
Terry
Creek Road, Magnolia, MS where on March 30, 2000, there was no telephone,
radio,
or transporation provided at the well servicing site.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
would be to post at the site telephone numbers, location, and other
relative information
pertaining to availability of medical personnel, transporation, and
medical
facilities, and make
provisions for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury prior to
commencement of work
in an area, such as specified in Section 3, Sub-Section 3.2, Paragraphs
3.2.1 and 3.2.2 of
American Petroleum Institute (API) RP54-1981.