OSHA Inspection: ROBINSON DRILLING OF TEXAS, LTD

Issued

Sep 17, 2010

Abate by

Sep 29, 2010

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $4,000 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 the condition(s) listed below:
Robinson Drilling of Texas, LTD, Rig #21, Halff Estate 20 #15, Upton
County, Tankin, Texas.
For the period of time up to and including May 12, 2010, the employer did
not ensure that
employees were trained in fall protection. One employee fell 90 feet from
the derrick board to
the rig floor when he disconnected the lanyard from the safety harness.
This condition exposed
employee(s) to fall hazards which can cause injuries such as, but not
limited to, broken bones
and death.
Feasible and Acceptable Abatement Methods would include:
1. Ensure that all employees are trained in fall protection.
2. Enforce safety harnesses attached to lanyard at all times.
"Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), the employer must provide documentation
that this violation
has been abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement date.

Issued

Sep 17, 2010

Abate by

Sep 29, 2010

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $4,000 Reduced