OSHA Inspection: AIR EQUIPMENT RENTAL, INC

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, employees were preparing the rig for circulation
operations.  The crew supervisor 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 piping 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