OSHA Inspection: GAS FIELD SPECIALISTS, INC

Issued

Aug 28, 2008

Abate by

Sep 3, 2008

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,275 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 Burn Hazards:
a)On or about 3/10/08, Well #2 Drill Site:  The employer did not ensure
that
the well could be shut down immediately in the case of a blow out, and that
well control could be maintained at all times.  Previous records indicate
that
this well had a history of a blow out.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to;
1) Comply with American Petroleum Institute, RP53, Recommended Practices
for Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells, 1997,
Paragraph 12.8.
2) Comply with American Petroleum Institute, RP54, Recommended Practice
for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing
Operations 2007, Paragraph 6.1.1.
3) Ensure that the BOP controls are constantly manned or immediately
accessible to the driller.

Issued

Aug 28, 2008

Abate by

Sep 3, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Aug 28, 2008

Abate by

Sep 3, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $910 Reduced