OSHA Inspection: EASTHAM ENTERPRISES INC.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Jun 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:    On or about April 14, 2014, Rig #1, passageways were not kept clear and in good repair. Employees were exposed to trip hazards in the following instances:          1)    On the rig floor, the stairway landing leading up from the mud pumps stuck up approximately 1 to 2              inches above the tank floor and was not flush with the floor.       2)    On the rig floor, the stairway landing leading up from the pipe landing stuck up approximately 1 to 2              inches above the tank floor and was not flush with the floor.      3)    A four-inch water hose at the water tank ran across the path of the stairway crew creating a trip hazard.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Jun 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,000 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:    On or about April 14, 2014, Rig #1, a 480V nominal electrical cable used to supply power to the air compressor that controls the active mud tank(s) was pinched between the doors of a metal suitcase where the rigs electrical cables were housed. Employees were exposed electrical shock hazards.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Jun 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    On or about April 14, 2014, Rig #1, behind the Drillers House, the circuits inside the circuit breaker box were not legibly marked to indicate their purpose, Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Jun 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $765 · Current $400 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:    On or about April 14, 2014, Rig #1, 110V and 480V nominal electrical cables were run through holes in walls. Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in the following instances:          1)    In the Change House, an 110V nominal electrical cable used to power the flood light outside the change house               was run through a hole in the metal wall.      2)    In the Top Doghouse, two 110V nominal electrical cables used to power the lights inside and outside of the               doghouse were run through holes in the metal wall.      3)    At the Active Mud Tanks, three 480V nominal electrical cables were run through metal piping with protection               such as bushings.