OSHA Inspection: TNT ENERGY, INC.

Issued

Jun 6, 2012

Abate by

Jun 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $4,200

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 struck by hazards.
"On or about December 8, 2011, and at times prior thereto, employees were
exposed to struck
by hazards while engaged in oil/gas well drilling and/or servicing
operations when a section of
the de4rrick collapsed and struck and employee.  The employer did not
ensure the rig mast and
elevated hoisting system were adequately inspected prior to use, to
identify structural defects."
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to abate this hazard
include: 1) Follow the
inspection guidelines identified by the rig manufacture to ensure that an
inspection conducted by
qualified person includes the mast, crown, draw works, and hoisting
system;
and 2) Implement
inspection procedures in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute
RP 4G,
Recommended Practice for Use and Procedures for Inspection, Maintenance,
and Repair of
Drilling and Well Servicing Structures.