OSHA Inspection: BISON DRILLING AND FIELD SERVICE

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  On or about February 12, 2013, and times prior, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals at the mud house and no eyewash or drenching facilities were provided.  This condition exposed employees to safety hazards.

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.    On or about February 12, 2013, and times prior hereto, employer did not have the safety data sheet for Formosa-P Caustic Soda, chemical used in the workplace. This condition exposed employees to potential safety and health hazards.

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer did not assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use.  On or about February 12, 2013, and times prior, a portable carbon dioxide fire extinguisher located in the generator house was not charged and ready for use.  This condition exposed employees to potential fire hazards.    Bison Drilling & Field Services, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.157(c)(4) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315714659, citation number 2, item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 07-26-2012, with respect to a workplace located at 8.8 Miles NW of Midland, TX 79707.

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $90 · Current $100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii): Boxes shall be closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place.  On or about February 12, 2013, and times prior, an electrical box cover was not securely fastened in place. This condition exposed employees to electrical safety hazards.