TILDEN, TX —
OSHA Inspection: PREMIUM WELL DRILLING INC, RIG#10
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of PREMIUM WELL DRILLING INC, RIG#10 in N. RR 99, 2 MI S OF HWY 72, TILDEN, TX 78072 (NAICS 213111). OSHA activity number 310903042.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PREMIUM WELL DRILLING INC, RIG#10
- Site address
- N. RR 99, 2 MI S OF HWY 72
- City
- TILDEN
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78072
- Mailing
- PO BOX 99, PLEASANTON, TX 78064
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- 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
- 18
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
22 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1625.00 · Current $1218.00 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 a fall or burn hazard: On or about March 29, 2007, and at other times prior thereto, between the rig monkeyboard to ground level, the auxiliary emergency escape system was installed in an unsafe manner and included the following visible deficiencies: a.The auxiliary escape line was hooked to the anchor point with a chain connected by a hook and not clamped per the operator manual; b.The ground anchor for the auxiliary escape line was not installed per the operator manual. The employer permitted the use of a free-standing barrel of concrete as the termination ground anchor; c.Crosby fist grip clamps were installed not evenly spaced as per the operator manual. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method involves the employer ensuring the emergency escape line system is installed in accordance with Section 6.10 of the American Petroleum Institute's Recommended Practice 54 (3rd Edition, 1999) as well as Crosby clip and manufacturer's instructions.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1218.00
- — Z (S) $1625.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1625.00
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 struck-by hazards associated with sudden pressure release: On or about March 29, 2007, and at other times prior thereto, at this well the employer failed to: a.regularly inspect and maintain the critical rig equipment in safe operating condition; Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct these hazards includes to ensure that all pressurized lines are secured to an anchorage point with safety chains and hooks as referenced in the International Association of Drilling Contractors' Accident Prevention Reference Guide and implement a preventative maintenance program that would include regular and documented inspection of critical parts, such as, but not limited to, the derrick, mast, rotary hose, safety relief valves and piping subject to pressurization, periodically during usage as referenced in the American Petroleum Institute's Recommended Practice 54 (Third Edition, August 1999) and the International Association of Drilling Contractors' Drilling Manual (1992).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S) $1625.00
1910.23 A05
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1300.00 · Current $1300.00
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1300.00
- — Z (S) $1300.00
1910.23 A08
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $975.00
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000.00
- — Z (S) $4000.00
1910.23 C03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1625.00
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $1625.00
1910.23 E03 IV
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1625.00 · Current $1218.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1218.00
- — Z (S) $1625.00
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $975.00 · Current $731.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $731.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.132 C
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1300.00 · Current $975.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $975.00
- — Z (S) $1300.00
1910.142 A01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $975.00
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.145 C02 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $975.00
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.157 C04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $975.00 · Current $390.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $390.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.184 C02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1300.00 · Current $975.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $975.00
- — Z (S) $1300.00
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000.00
- — Z (S) $4000.00
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1625.00 · Current $1218.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1218.00
- — Z (S) $1625.00
1910.219 E01 I
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $975.00 · Current $731.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $731.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.305 D
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1625.00 · Current $1218.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1218.00
- — Z (S) $1625.00
1910.307 B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $975.00 · Current $731.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $731.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1904.39 A
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4000.00
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O) $4000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Abate by
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
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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 310903042.