STANLEY, ND —
OSHA Inspection: DHS DRILLING CO. INC.
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of DHS DRILLING CO. INC. in SEC-33, TWN-157N, RNG-90W, STANLEY, ND 58784 (NAICS 211111). OSHA activity number 331098665.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- DHS DRILLING CO. INC.
- Site address
- SEC-33, TWN-157N, RNG-90W
- City
- STANLEY
- State
- ND
- ZIP
- 58784
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 277, CASPER, WY 82602
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 211111
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
15 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.24 F
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2970.00 · Current $2970.00
General-duty citation text
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 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to slips and trips in that, the stairs located at the doghouse were bent resulting in the treads not being uniform.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2970
- — Z (S) $2970
1910.27 F
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2970.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.27(f): Ladders were not maintained in a safe condition or inspected regularly: a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to falls, slips and trips in that, the ladder for the derrick stand had broken rungs and was twisted.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2970
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4950.00 · Current $2970.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, Flame Retardant Clothing was not required or used when drilling in areas where there was a potential for contacting flammable environments.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2970
- — Z (S) $4950
1910.141 G04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2970.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.141(g)(4): Food or beverages were stored in area(s) exposed to toxic material(s): a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to illness in that, pumps contaminated with sewage were stored next to potable water tanks.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2970
1910.157 C04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2970.00 · Current $2970.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not kept in their designated places at all times except during use: a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the portable fire extinguisher located at the mud mixing area was missing.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2970
- — Z (S) $2970
1910.157 E02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: (a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the portable fire extinguisher located at the mud mixing area had bent pins.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 C02 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $3960.00 · Current $0.00 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 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the transfer pump shaft was not guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3960
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $6930.00 · Current $0.00 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 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the electrical equipment was not inspected prior to use.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6930
1910.303 B07
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the temporary electrical panels located at trailers were not secured.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 E01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures were not weatherproof in wet locations: a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the flexible cords used at the companyman and toolpusher trailers were not rated for wet and damp locations.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 J02 V
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(v): Receptacles installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations did not have an enclosure for the receptacle that was weatherproof when the receptacle was covered: a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the electrical panel box located at the companyman and toolpusher trailers had receptacles that were not provided with covers for wet and damp locations.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap: (a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the flexible cords between the transformer and the mud tanks had been spliced and covered with electrical tape.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.334 A02 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket): a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the flexible cords at the mud tanks were worn and frayed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $9900.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) On or about October 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the eye wash station located at the mud mixing area was not functional. DHS Drilling Co., Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.151 (c) which was contained in OSHA inspection 311905483 citation number 2 item 1 issued on 09/15/2008, which became a final order on 10/08/2008, with respect to a workplace located at Well m#23-121, Collburan, CO 81624.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7000
- — Z (R) $9900
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5940.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
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 31, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the flexible cords throughout the site had defective strain reliefs. DHS Drilling Co., Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) which was contained in OSHA inspection 311905483 citation number 2 item 3 issued on 09/15/2008, which became a final order on 10/09/2008, with respect to a workplace located at Well #23-121, Collbran, CO 81624.
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $0
- — Z (R) $5940
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 331098665.