OSHA Inspection: SNYDER DRILLING CORP.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet (1.22 m) 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)), on all open sides:  On or about November 5, 2013, on the Rig #8, the employer did not provide standard railing or the equivalent that would protect employees from falling. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of greater than four feet in the following instances:    a)    To the right and middle of the rig, one employee was observed standing on the platform next to the operator platform where no railing or the equivalent was provided.      b)    On the Reverse Unit truck, one employee was observed standing on the platform where no railing or the equivalent was provided.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $340 · Current $204 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  On or about November 5, 2013, on the Rig #8, the single fire extinguisher (un-labeled) on the rig was not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition. Employees were exposed fire hazards.