OSHA Inspection: EDDE DRILLING COMPANY LLC

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,920 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 being struck by falling equipment:
On Peeler Ranch well# 4, employee were preparing the rig for circulation
operations.  The employer did not ensure devices or equipment, such as,
but not
limited to, a 2-inch plug valve assembly were assembled and secured in a
manner
to prevent falling prior to elevating the pipe and assembly 30 to 40 feet
above the
drilling floor.
Among other methods, one feasible means to abate this hazard is to
complete the
assembly of devices and equipment at or about the level of the rig floor.

Issued

Jul 5, 2012

Abate by

Jul 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced