OSHA Inspection: CAPSTAR DRILLING LP

Issued

Jun 15, 2009

Abate by

Jul 10, 2009

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $4,200

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 condition(s) listed below:
CapStar Drilling LP, Rig 18, Edwards 3 #1, Ector County, TX.  For the
period of time up to
and including 05/09/09, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards due to
the vee-slide not
being secured to the rig floor.
Feasible and Acceptable Abatement Methods would include:
1.  Ensure the vee-slide is secured in place prior to leveling the rig.
2.  Do not place vee-slide until after the rig has been leveled.
3.  Modify the current position of the vee-slide such that it is clearly
evident it has been
secured.