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OSHA Inspection: ORION DRILLING COMPANY, LLC RIG #2

Planned inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of ORION DRILLING COMPANY, LLC RIG #2 in S. OF CR 405 ON FM 1680 MAKERS 1-H WELL, FLATONIA, TX 78941 (NAICS 213111). OSHA activity number 339609513.

What this inspection record means

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Site address
S. OF CR 405 ON FM 1680 MAKERS 1-H WELL
City
FLATONIA
State
TX
ZIP
78941
Mailing
674 FLATO RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
213111
Employees
13
Ownership type
Private (A)

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.132 E

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 26, 2014
Abate by
Jul 2, 2014
Penalty
Initial $3,300 · Current $3,300
29 CFR 1910.132(e) Defective or damaged personal protective equipment was used:    On or about February 28, 2014, an employee was wearing Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) with a torn sleeve, exposing the employee to the hazards of fire.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $3300
  • · Z (S) $3300

1910.133 A01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jun 26, 2014
Abate by
Jul 3, 2014
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1030

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    On or about February 28, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees added corrosive liquid Baracor 95 to the suction tank on the mud tanks through an open floor hatch while wearing safety glasses instead of chemical goggles or face shield, exposing employees to the hazards of corrosive chemical splashes.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

1910.151 C

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jun 26, 2014
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 10302260

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were 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 28, 2014, and at times prior thereto, on the mud tanks, where employees were adding corrosive Baracor 95 and Caustic Soda, the eyewash station was located on the far side of the sink so that employees would have to walk around obstacles such as pipes and hoses to reach it, exposing employees to the hazards of corrosive chemical splashes.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

1910.1200 F06

Other-than-serious 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jun 26, 2014
Abate by
Jul 23, 2014
Penalty
Initial $3,300 · Current $3,300

Hazardous substances 20379010D150

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:    On or about February 28, 2014, the skid-mounted oil totes, diesel fuel tank and barite tank were not labeled with hazard warnings, and the Maropa gear oil tote was not labeled with the contents or hazard warnings, exposing employees to the hazards of chemicals.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $3300
  • · Z (S) $3300

1910.1200 H03

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jun 26, 2014
Abate by
Jul 3, 2014
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1030

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): The employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:    On or about February 28, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were not trained in the hazards of Baracor 95, a corrosive liquid, before being required to add it to the suction tank for the mud tanks, exposing employees to the hazards of corrosive chemical splashes.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

1910.134 H01 I

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 26, 2014
Abate by
Jul 3, 2014
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:  On or about February 28, 2014, alcohol wipes for cleaning respirator facepieces were dried out in the packages, exposing respirator users to the hazards of unsanitary respirators.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (O) $0

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