OSHA Inspection: BIG 6 DRILLING COMPANY

Issued

2012-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3570.00 · Current $2142.00 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.    Drilling site:  On or about February 15, 2012, employees handling Caustic Soda Beads at the mixing area did not have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Issued

2012-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 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.    Drilling site:  On or about February 15, 2012,  at the pre-mix area, the emergency shower station did not have water attached to the unit.

Issued

2012-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers were not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse.    Drilling site:  On February 15, 2012, pipe stored in a rack were not properly blocked, chocked or limited from rolling off the rack.