OSHA Inspection: CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Open sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v):    a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, employees were exposed to falls approximately 26 feet at the V-door.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(f):   Rise height and tread width were not uniform throughout any flight of stairs including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the stairs:      a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, the stairs leading up to the doghouse had two treads which were bent making the rise not uniform on all steps.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.142(d)(10): Privies and toilet rooms were not kept in a sanitary condition and cleaned at least daily:    a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from illness in that, the restroom was not cleaned daily.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from corrosive materials, such as lime, in that the eye wash station was not functional.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):   Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, portable fire extinguishers in the mixing area were not mounted.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4):   Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:      a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, portable fire extinguishers in the mixing area had pins that were missing or broken.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2):   Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:      a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, portable fire extinguishers had not been visually inspected monthly.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i):   All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:      a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, the pony rods in the mud pumps area were inadequately guarded.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):   Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from electrical hazards.  The electrical systems were not examined, using the criteria of sections (i) through (viii) or 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) to assure they were free from recognized hazards.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1):   Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:      a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, the breakers in the transformer trailer were not legibly/labeled.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(xi):  Cable assemblies and flexible cords and cables were not supported in place at intervals that ensure that they will be protected from physical damage:    a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, flexible cords throughout the site were lying in the mud.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):  Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, the switch box for the diesel pump supplying the mud tanks was missing a cover.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1):   Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:      a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, flexible cords that were not rated for wet or damp locations were used at the companyman, toolpusher, and mancamp trailers.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii):   Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger were repaired by splicing, which did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord that was spliced:      a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, several flexible cords located at the mud tanks had electrical tape on the outer jacket to cover splices.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):   Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:      a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, several flexible cords at the mud tanks and trailers had defective strain reliefs.

Issued

Mar 22, 2012

Abate by

Mar 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1):   Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:        a) On or about October 29, 2011, and at times prior, Continental Resources, Inc., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that Cyclone Drilling, Inc., a subcontractor, protected their employees from injury in that, several flexible cords throughout the site were hung using tie wire.