OSHA Inspection: FORBES ENERGY SERVICES, LTD.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $2295.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  Rig 80: On or about February 26, 2014 the employer did not ensure that anchor capacities are verified prior to attaching guywires to the anchors, that the verification is less than 24 months old and that the anchors spacing and capacity is suitable for the mast guying pattern and anticipated loading.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards from the derrick of the rig.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3060.00 · Current $3060.00

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) and toeboards:  Service Rig 80: On or about February 26, 2014 employees were working on a platform more than 4 feet above the ground level with an unguarded side.  This condition exposed employees to a potential fall hazard.