BLOOMING VALLEY, PA —
OSHA Inspection: APPALACHIAN DRILLING, LLC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of APPALACHIAN DRILLING, LLC in JONES UNIT 3, WOODCOCK TWP, CRAWFORD CNTY, BLOOMING VALLEY, PA 16335 (NAICS 213111). OSHA activity number 309341717.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- APPALACHIAN DRILLING, LLC
- Site address
- JONES UNIT 3, WOODCOCK TWP, CRAWFORD CNTY
- City
- BLOOMING VALLEY
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 16335
- Mailing
- 6104 FENKELL ROAD, ANDOVER, OH 44003
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 213111
- SIC code (legacy)
- 1381
- Employees
- 27
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
36 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 10, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 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 operating a drilling rig with improper rig stability configuration: a) Jones Unit 3, Woodcock Twp, Crawford Cnty, PA - On or about June 12, 2008 the right side forward crown guy wire was anchored to a twelve inch (12") maple tree. b) Jones Unit 3, Woodcock Twp, Crawford Cnty, PA - On or about June 12, 2008 the left side forward crown guy wire was anchored to a nineteen inch (19") diameter maple tree. c) Jones Unit 3, Woodcock Twp, Crawford Cnty, PA - On or about June 12, 2008 the right side rear crown guy wire was anchored to a sixteen inch (16") diameter maple tree. Also, the employer did not ensure a "chain-around" system bypassed the come-a-long that was used to tension the guy wire. d) Jones Unit 3, Woodcock Twp, Crawford Cnty, PA - On or about June 12, 2008 the left side rear crown guy wire was anchored to an eleven inch (11") maple tree. e)Jones Unit 3, Woodcock Twp, Crawford Cnty, PA - On or about June 12, 2008 the right side racking board guy wire was anchored to the pipe tub. f) Jones Unit 3, Woodcock Twp, Crawford Cnty, PA - On or about June 12, 2008 the left side racking board guy wire was anchored to the pipe tub. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among others, one feasible and useful abatement method to correct this hazard is to: (1) Follow the requirements of Wilson Manufacturing Co. Guyline Arrangement specification (which replicates the posted placard mounted on the rig provided by the manufacturer) and American Petroleum Institute (API ) 4E Drilling and Well Servicing Structures (2) Utilize the come-a-long manufacturer's specifications that prescribe "chaining around" the come-a-long tension system in the guy wire/anchor assemblyhor
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2450.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 10, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $2,500 · Current $1,750 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 working from an elevated work platform without properly installed Saf-T-Slide emergency escape line: a) Jones Unit 3, Woodcock Twp, Crawford Cnty, PA - On or about June 12, 2008 the emergency escape line for the Saf-T-Slide device was improperly anchored. Manufacturer instructions prohibit the use of stakes, trees stumps or any object such as a drum of cement. The ground anchor must be able to withstand a 3,000 lb. load. ABATEMENT REFERENCE: Reference Melco Saf-T-Slide Operators Manual, Ground Anchor
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1750.00
- — Z (S) $2500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $875 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 high pressure hoses and flow lines not secured to prevent whipping action in the event of failure: a) Jones Unit 3, Woodcock Twp, Crawford Cnty, PA - On or about June 12, 2008 two (2) three inch (3") high pressure hoses were not hobbled with safety chains to prevent whipping action in the event of hose failure. b) Jones Unit 3, Woodcock Twp, Crawford Cnty, PA - On or about June 12, 2008 the main flow line was not secured with tie downs (chain and binder) on each side to prevent movement. The flow line was not mounted or supported properly to prevent collapse. ABATEMENT NOTE: Reference American Petroleum Institute (API) RP 54 Section 9.13 Pressure Equipment
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $875.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.22 C
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $875 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $875.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.23 A01
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 10, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,000 · Current $700 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $700.00
- — Z (S) $1000.00
1910.23 A08
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.23 A09
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,000 · Current $700 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $700.00
- — Z (S) $1000.00
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.26 C02 VII
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $637 · Current $447 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $447.00
- — Z (S) $637.00
1910.26 C01
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 27, 2008
1910.120 Q06 IA
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 27, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $875 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $875.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 27, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $875 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $875.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.132 F01
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.146 C03
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,000 · Current $700 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $700.00
- — Z (S) $1000.00
1910.146 C02
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.141 B02 I
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $637 · Current $446 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $446.00
- — Z (S) $637.00
1910.157 G01
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 27, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,000 · Current $700 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $700.00
- — Z (S) $1000.00
1910.176 B
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 10, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $525 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $525.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $637 · Current $446 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $446.00
- — Z (S) $637.00
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.242 A
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 10, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $750 · Current $525 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $525.00
- — Z (S) $750.00
1910.252 A02 IV
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 27, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,250 · Current $875 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $875.00
- — Z (S) $1250.00
1910.252 A02 XIIIC
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 27, 2008
1910.332 B01
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 27, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,000 · Current $700 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $700.00
- — Z (S) $1000.00
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.305 B01
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 10, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,000 · Current $700 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $700.00
- — Z (S) $1000.00
1910.305 B02
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.1200 H
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 27, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,000 · Current $700 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $700.00
- — Z (S) $1000.00
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 10, 2008
1904.29 B01
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 25, 2008
1910.1030 F02 IV
- Issued
- Sep 22, 2008
- Abate by
- Oct 27, 2008
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 309341717.
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