OSHA Inspection: CARLSON WELL SERVICE

Issued

2012-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1): 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 fire and/or explosion hazards:    (a)  On or about September 14, 2011, Kline 5300-11-18H well site near Alexander, North Dakota, approximately four employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards on a service rig where the BOP (blowout preventer) was not installed properly and/or tested.  Two employees were killed and two others suffered severe burns; one with both legs amputated.    Among other means, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be for the employer to ensure all BOPs are installed and tested in accordance with best established industry practices, the manufacturer's guidance, and references established by the IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) and API (American Petroleum Institute) under its Recommended Practice 54 Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations.

Issued

2012-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  The employer did not provide protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees:    (a)  On or about September 14, 2011, Kline 5300-11-18H well site near Alexander, North Dakota, approximately four employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards on a service rig where the employer failed to provide and ensure the use of flame-retardant clothing (FRC) necessary to protect employees from burns due to potential flash fires resulting in the deaths of two employees and injuring of two others.

Issued

2012-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $52500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1): 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 fire and/or explosion hazards:    (a)  On or about September 14, 2011, Kline 5300-11-18H well site near Alexander, North Dakota, approximately four employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards where the employer had not installed an emergency egress or "Geronimo" line.  The employee working from the well mast was engulfed by flames where his only means of egress was to climb down the mast directly into the fire.    Among other means, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be for the employer to correctly install a safety slide or "Geronimo" line in accordance with the best established industry practices, the manufacturer's guidance, and references established by the (API) American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 54, Third Edition (Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations), section 6.10 AUXILIARY ESCAPE, subsection 6.10.1:  On all land rigs, the derrick or mast shall have an auxiliary means of escape installed prior to personnel working in the derrick. The auxiliary escape route should use a specially rigged and securely anchored escape line attached to the derrick or mast so as to provide a ready and convenient means of escape from the derrick man's working platform.