OSHA Inspection: GREAT WALL DRILLING CO OF AMERICA, RIG #172

Issued

Dec 8, 2006

Abate by

Dec 15, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees:
a) Derrick ("monkey") boards; On or about October 31, 2006, the emergency
escape
line
("geronimo" line) was connected to the crown of the derrick instead of
near the monkey
boards. This exposed employees working on the monkey boards to falls of up
to 45 ft.
should a well blowout or other derrick related accident occur.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard would be to:
a) Assure that the geronimo line was attached near the monkey board in
order for the
derrickman to reach out and grab the geronimo and descend to the ground
safely.
DISCLAIMERS:
1) You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above.
2) The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases.
3) The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an
appropriate method.

Issued

Dec 8, 2006

Abate by

Dec 20, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,125 · Current $675 Reduced

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Dec 8, 2006

Abate by

Dec 20, 2006

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Dec 8, 2006

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Dec 20, 2006

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Dec 8, 2006

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Dec 8, 2006

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Dec 20, 2006