MADISONVILLE, TX —
OSHA Inspection: UNIT TEXAS DRILLING, L.L.C.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of UNIT TEXAS DRILLING, L.L.C. in FORREST WELL, #C-7 MADISON COUNTY 31 3'8.16" W, 95" 38'39.39" W, MADISONVILLE, TX 77864 (NAICS 211111). OSHA activity number 339364176.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- UNIT TEXAS DRILLING, L.L.C.
- Site address
- FORREST WELL, #C-7 MADISON COUNTY 31 3'8.16" W, 95" 38'39.39" W
- City
- MADISONVILLE
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77864
- Mailing
- 1029 ATASCOCITA ROAD, HUMBLE, TX 77396
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- 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
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2014
- Abate by
- Jan 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $5,390 · Current $0 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. The employer does not provide and ensure the use of flame resistant clothing (FRC) necessary to protect employees from burns due to potential flash fires. This violation was observed on or about August 29, 2013 and at times prior thereto at Unit Texas Drilling Rig #101 where employees were exposed to burn hazards without the protection of flame resistant clothing. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees use flame resistant clothing when there is a potential for flash fires.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $0
- — C (S) $5390
- — Z (S) $5390
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2014
- Abate by
- Jan 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The employer does not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This violation was observed on or about August 29, 2013, on Unit Rig #101 where the employer's hazard assessment did not address the hazard of being burned and the use of flame resistant clothing. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a hazard assessment is conducted which identifies the potential for burn hazards from possible flash fires and the need for employees to wear flame resistant clothing.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 C03 I
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors were not spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. The employer does not ensure that an electrical cord was spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. This violation was observed on or about August 29, 2013, at the employee rest area where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when operating an overhead fluorescent light that had a power cord that was not properly spliced. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all electrical equipment with conductors are spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $3080
- — C (S) $3080
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.22 B01
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2014
- Abate by
- Jan 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. The employer does not ensure that aisles and passageways were kept clear with no obstructions. This violation was observed on or about August 29, 2013, and at times prior thereto at the Unit Texas Drilling Rig #101, where the passageways around the doghouse were obstructed with ladders, climbing equipment, and wire cables. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including the steps that it is taking to ensure that aisles and passageways were kept clear.
Recent events (3)
- — R (O) $0
- — C (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 339364176.
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