OSHA Inspection: FRAC TECH SERVICES, LLC

Issued

2006-01-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2006-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish
a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were
causing or likely to
cause death or serious physical harm.
1. The employer did not ensure that employees were clear of the high
pressure lines during
fracturing operation.
2. Develop a daily pre-job process to ensure that management in the
trailer and the employees
working outside are aware of the current conditions of the operation
before work begins.
On September 14, 2005 at 7498 Mosier View Court an employee performing
fracturing
operations was fatally injured when he was struck by a pipe to his chest
and right side of his
body.
Feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is:
1. Require all employees to stay clear of the high pressure lines.
2. Ensure that management in the trailer is aware of the current
conditions of the operation
before instructing employees outside.
3. Ensure that employees are comfortable communicating the working
conditions with
management.