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OSHA Inspection: HARDT DRILLING, LLC

Referral inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of HARDT DRILLING, LLC in SEC 23, TWP 32, R 10, 990 FSL, 2310 FEL, SHARON, KS 67138 (NAICS 211111). OSHA activity number 339639460.

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Establishment
HARDT DRILLING, LLC
Site address
SEC 23, TWP 32, R 10, 990 FSL, 2310 FEL
City
SHARON
State
KS
ZIP
67138
Mailing
PO BOX 40, SPIVEY, KS 67142
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
211111
Employees
13
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.219 C02 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Apr 18, 2014
Abate by
Jun 23, 2014
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting.  At the location of SEC23, TWP 32, R 10, 990 fsl, 2310 fel, Sharon, KS 67138, on Rig #1.  Employees engaged in oil drilling were exposed to amputation hazards. The employees were exposed in that the horizontal pony rods at the high pressure mud pump were not guarded, having an opening approximately 12 inches by 19 inch in diameter..
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $2800

1910.157 C04

Repeat Gravity 10 3 instances 14 exposed
Issued
Apr 18, 2014
Abate by
Jun 23, 2014
Penalty
Initial $5,600 · Current $5,600
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.   At the location of SEC23, TWP 32, R 10, 990 fsl, 2310 fel, Sharon, KS 67138, on Rig #1.  Employees engaged in oil drilling were exposed to fire hazards. The employees were exposed in that the fire extinguishers were not charged at the:   a) North entrance of the dog house.  b) Fuel tank.  c) Premixing skid.   HARDT DRILLING LLC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, 1910.157(c)(4) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314241159 , CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM 4, ISSUED ON MARCH 26 , 2010, WITH THE FINAL ORDER DATE OF APRIL 19, 2010, WITH RESPECT TO A JOB SITE LOCATED AT 226FSL, 3430 FEL, SEC 31 TWP 34, R11, MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (R) $5600

1910.219 D01

Repeat Gravity 10 1 instance 14 exposed
Issued
Apr 18, 2014
Abate by
Jun 23, 2014
Penalty
Initial $5,600 · Current $5,600
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  At the location of SEC23, TWP 32, R 10, 990 fsl, 2310 fel, Sharon, KS 67138, on Rig #1. Employees engaged in oil drilling were exposed to amputation hazards. The employees were exposed in that the Mud mixer engine pulley and belt was not guarded.  HARDT DRILLING LLC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, 1910.219(d)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314241159 , CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM 6, ISSUED ON MARCH 26 , 2010, WITH THE FINAL ORDER DATE OF APRIL 19, 2010, WITH RESPECT TO A JOB SITE LOCATED AT 226FSL, 3430 FEL, SEC 31 TWP 34, R11, MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (R) $5600

1910.219 E01 I

Repeat Gravity 10 1 instance 14 exposed
Issued
Apr 18, 2014
Abate by
Jun 23, 2014
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt.  At the location of SEC23, TWP 32, R 10, 990 fsl, 2310 fel, Sharon, KS 67138, on Rig #1. Employees engaged in oil drilling were exposed to amputation hazards. The employees were exposed in that the Mud mixer engine belt was not guarded.   HARDT DRILLING LLC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, 1910.219(d)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314241159 , CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM 6, ISSUED ON MARCH 26 , 2010, WITH THE FINAL ORDER DATE OF APRIL 19, 2010, WITH RESPECT TO A JOB SITE LOCATED AT 226FSL, 3430 FEL, SEC 31 TWP 34, R11, MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (R) $0

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