OSHA Inspection: KEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC RIG #667

Issued

Jul 1, 2010

Abate by

Jul 9, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

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 was free from
recognized hazards
which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in
that, employees
are exposed to chemical injection hazards;
a) On or about May 11, 2010, and at times prior, employees were exposed to
injury while
operating the Tongs that had worn hydraulic hoses.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard condition
would be to implement an hydraulic hose inspection program in accordance
with the
manufactures recommendations, and ensure all hose that fail the inspection
are replaced
immediately.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item
(see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").