OSHA Inspection: DHS DRILLING RIG 18

Issued

2008-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2125.00 · Current $2000.00 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 struck by hazards:
a)   DHS Drilling Company, Vega 33-441, Collbran, CO: The employer had
not ensured that prior to drilling into formations that may contain
unexpected gas
pressures, the flexible 5000 pound rated choke hose between the manifold
and
Blowout Preventer (BOP) was secured with safety clamps to minimize
"whipping"
in the event of hose rupture.  Among other methods, one feasible and
acceptable
abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the "corrective
actions"
section listed in the "Safety Alert" (#00-24 & #98-23) bulletins published
by the
International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) thereby ensuring
that
properly rated, placed, and secured safety clamps are utilized on all high
pressure
hose.
Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for
this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion

Issued

2008-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1500.00 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 struck by hazards:
a)   DHS Drilling Company, Vega 33-441, Collbran, CO: On or about July 9,
2008, the employer had not ensured that the path of travel on the
auxiliary escape
line was without obstacles. A vehicle and a 55 gallon barrel of material
was
placed within the path of travel.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
this hazard is to ensure that all escape line routes are kept clear of
obstructions
as referenced by the American Petroleum Institute, API RP 54 1999 in
section
6.10.1
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

2008-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1275.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

Issued

2008-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1275.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

Issued

2008-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1275.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

Issued

2008-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12500.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

Issued

2008-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10000.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

Issued

2008-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7500.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

Issued

2008-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-09-18 00:00:00

Issued

2008-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10000.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced