OSHA Inspection: EXPRESS ENERGY SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Aug 20, 2007

Abate by

Sep 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $3,150 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 the condition(s) listed below:
Express Energy Services, at the worksite of Lariat Services Rig #14,
Odessa, TX.  For the
period of time up to and including 05/24/07, an employee working from a
height of
approximately 50-feet above ground level was exposed to hazards in the
following instances:
a)  The EZ Stop II Shockwave Double Lanyard with Energy Absorber used by
the employee was
not used properly in that the carabiners were connected directly to its
own webbing.
Feasible and acceptable abatement methods would include:
Ensure all employees are trained in the use of all personal protective
equipment they are required
to use.