OSHA Inspection: MCKINNEY DRILLING COMPANY

Issued

Jan 30, 2012

Abate by

Feb 22, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $5,000 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 asphyxiation hazards:
On or about November 6, 2011, at a location near 4305 NE Expressway,
Doraville, Georgia:
Where employees are required to enter confined space the employer failed
to test for hazardous
atmospheres.
Among other feasible methods, one feasible and acceptable means of
abatement method to
correct these hazards is ANSI Z117.1-1989 Section 6.1 Requirements. Before
entry into a
confined space, testing shall be conducted for hazardous atmospheres by a
qualified person.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in
addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be
included with
your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited
to, evidence of the
purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of
abatement, or other
written records.

Issued

Jan 30, 2012

Abate by

Dec 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

Issued

Jan 30, 2012

Abate by

Feb 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

Issued

Jan 30, 2012

Abate by

Feb 2, 2012

Penalty

Current $5,600

Issued

Jan 30, 2012

Abate by

Feb 22, 2012