OSHA Inspection: HORIZON ENERGY SERVICES, LLC

Issued

2012-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $4000.00 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:
At the worksite:  On or about November 7, 2011, and at times prior
thereto, the employer
required employees to perform work using an oil and gas well drilling rig
without the drill
line being properly secured to the drum of the drawworks.  Employees were
exposed to the
type of hazards associated with struck-by and caught in between.
Among others, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to
comply with
American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice 54, Recommended
Practice for
Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations
and
manufacturer requirements.