OSHA Inspection: NABORS DRILLING USA

Issued

Oct 14, 2009

Abate by

Nov 3, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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 hazard of being "struck by" pressurized lines:
a)  Nabors Drilling USA, Rig 573, Parachute, CO:  On and prior to
4/30/2009,
2-two inch rigid gas lines having pressure readings between 2650 and 3850
PSI
were not secured to prevent movement in the event of failure.
b)  On and prior to 4/30/2009, the safety clamp on the 4 inch flexible high
pressure mud line going toward the drilling rig was improperly installed.
The
safety clamp was attached to the rigid steel coupling at the end of the
flexible
hose.
c)  On and prior to 4/30/2009, the safety clamp on the high pressure
assembly
located in the "mud pump" house was improperly installed. The safety clamp
was
attached to the rigid steel coupling at the end of the flexible hose.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
these hazards would be a) stake or place weighted objects over appropriate
sections of rigid gas lines and b,c) install safety clamps in accordance
with the
hose manufacturer markings found on the hose assembly.  Typically these
markings are placed 8-12 inches inboard of the rigid steel coupling.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Oct 14, 2009

Abate by

Oct 28, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

Issued

Oct 14, 2009

Abate by

Nov 18, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Oct 14, 2009

Abate by

Nov 2, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500