OSHA Inspection: KLEEN OILFIELD SERVICES CO.

Issued

Nov 6, 2008

Abate by

Nov 10, 2008

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

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 recognized hazard of struck-by and
crushed-by unsecured
loads.
At the jobsite: On or about September 5, 2008, and at times prior thereto,
employees were
not protected from the hazard of being struck-by an unsecured load of pipe
being unloaded
from a trailer.  The employer did not ensure that there was an established
safe work practice
and/or use of equipment in place to protect emplyees from being struck by
falling material
while loading/unloading pipe from trailer.
Among other methods, feasible abatement options include: 1. Provide means
to prevent the
pipe from rolling off the trailer like side boards or stakes.  2. Where
necessary, have
additional personnel and equipment involved to stabilize the load while
removing pipe. 3.
Develp and implement work rule to stand clear of unsecured loads.
IN THE ALTERNATIVE: 29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material shall not
create
a
hazard.  Cylindrical materials were not stacked and blocked so as to
prevent spreading or
tilting:
On or about September 5, 2008, and at times prior thereto, employees were
exposed to the
hazard of having pipe roll onto them; the pipe was not secured to prevent
sliding or falling
after the winch was opened and the straps released.