OSHA Inspection: WHIPSTOCK NATURAL GAS SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Feb 3, 2006

Abate by

Feb 7, 2006

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,520 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 crushing injuries and/or death due to a defective sling
rod carrier:
(a) Grant Well # 7: On or about 11/05/05 an employee was handling sections
of pipe being
"tripped" removed out of the well.  As the worker was lowering the pipe
(rods) to the tub area,
the pipe fell from the sling rod carrier which struck the worker's arm and
came to rest right
above his wrist, and nearly severed the workers hand.  The worker was then
knocked off the
platform.  The sling rod carrier had a 3 inch crack in the seam where it
joins the top half to the
tong area, was improperly welded, bent and was not inspected prior to use.
The defective sling
rod carrier was not taken out of service until properly repaired and/or
replaced.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to
follow the safety
procedures outlined in the Schramm Operator's & Maintenance Manual and the
National Drilling
Association, "Drilling Safety Guide."

Issued

Feb 3, 2006

Abate by

Feb 8, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,520 Reduced

Issued

Feb 3, 2006

Abate by

Feb 8, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $2,520

Issued

Feb 3, 2006

Abate by

Feb 8, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,450 · Current $2,520

Issued

Feb 3, 2006

Abate by

Feb 8, 2006

Issued

Feb 3, 2006

Abate by

Feb 8, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,450 · Current $2,520

Issued

Feb 3, 2006

Abate by

Feb 7, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,520 Reduced

Issued

Feb 3, 2006

Abate by

Apr 30, 2006

Issued

Feb 3, 2006

Abate by

Apr 30, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,520 Reduced