OSHA Inspection: HEARTLAND TRUCKING

Issued

Aug 31, 2011

Abate by

Sep 19, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,900 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:
The employer does not ensure that employees are protected from the dangers
of struck-by and
caught-in-between-hazards when engaged in rig-up/down operations. On or
about April 7, 2011
two employees were injured when struck and caught-in-between a skid
mounted
pump and a
tractor's trailer.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement for this
hazard include, but
are not limited to, implementing the measures outlined in the IADC
(International Association
of Drilling Contractors) Safety Meeting Manual, AESC (Association of
Energy Service
Companies) Green Book, establish and implement standard safe work
procedures for employees
and/or operators working near or on moving motorized vehicles.
Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) days of the date of this
citation, the employer must
submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard,
including describing
the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are protected from
struck-by and caught-in-
between hazards.