OSHA Inspection: MAVERICK DRILLING COMPANY

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Sep 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,940 · Current $4,158 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):    a)  The east side of rig 10, approximately 5 feet 7 inches above the ground, was not equipped with a standard railing consisting of top rails and intermediate rails.     b)  The east side of the doghouse of rig 10, approximately 5 feet above ground, was not equipped with an intermediate rail.    c)  The west side of rig 10 near the generator, approximately 4 feet 5 inches above the ground, was not equipped with a standard railing consisting of a top rail and an intermediate rail.        d)  The north side of rig 10, approximately 4 feet 9 inches above the ground, was not equipped with a standard railing consisting of top rails and intermediate rails.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,930 · Current $4,851 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(c)(2): The cab(s) of truck crane(s) were not provided with a load rating chart with clearly legible letters and figures, which was easily visible to the operator while seated at the control:    a)  The Grove crane was not equipped with a load chart.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $3,465 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4): Complete inspection(s) of crane(s) were not performed at intervals as generally defined in 1910.180(d)(ii) with a determination made as to whether deficiencies constituted a safety hazard:    a)  At the worksite, periodic inspections with intervals of 1 to 12 months were not being conducted of the Grove crane.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(6): Monthly, dated and signed inspection records and reports for truck crane(s) were not provided for critical items such as (but not limited to) brakes, crane hooks and ropes:  a)  The Grove truck crane had not received an inspection since March 31, 2012.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $3,465 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x):  Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    a)  The electrical cable supplying power to the sleeper trailer near rig 10 was routed across and active dirt road.      b)  Flexible cords used to power lighting surrounding the trailer (doghouse) for rig 10 and rig 10 were lying on the ground in active walk ways.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $3,465 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    a)  Inside the trailer attached to drill rig 10, a flexible cord powering the exterior lighting was ran through the wall of the trailer.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a) Inside the trailer (doghouse) attached to rig 10, a flexible cord supplying power to exterior lighting was spliced with wire nuts.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Inside the trailer (doghouse) for rig 10 a flexible cord used to power the exterior lighting had the inner conductor wires exposed at the plug.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $3,465 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:    a)  Inside the trailer (doghouse) attached to rig 10, the cover plate for the electrical outlets was partially broken, exposing the electrical wiring and contacts.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(iii)(A): Vehicles or mechanical equipment capable of having parts of their structures elevated near energized overhead lines were not operated so that a clearance of 10 feet (305 cm) was maintained:    a)  On February 24, 2014, a clearance of 10 feet was not maintained between a Grove truck crane and overhead power lines rated at 7200 volts.

Issued

Jul 31, 2014

Abate by

Aug 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(3)(iii)(B): Employees standing on the ground may not contact the vehicle or mechanical equipment or any of its attachments:  a)  Two employees on the ground were handling the engine attached a the Grove truck crane capable of having parts of its structure within 10 feet of overhead power lines rated at 7200 volts.