OSHA Inspection: EASTHAM ENTERPRISES INC.

Issued

Dec 5, 2014

Abate by

Dec 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:    Drill site:  On or about July 31, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the staircase to the catwalk next to the pipe wrangler base was missing railing on one side.  This condition exposed the employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

Dec 5, 2014

Abate by

Dec 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,213 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    On or about July 31, 2014, and at times prior thereto, an electrical conductor under the breaker box and the ground wire located at the end of the tool house trailer had insulation damage. This condition exposed the employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Dec 5, 2014

Abate by

Dec 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,142 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.    On or about July 31, 2014, and at times prior thereto, an electrical breaker box located at the end of the tool house trailer was missing a knockout. This condition exposed the employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Dec 5, 2014

Abate by

Dec 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,142 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:     On or about July 30, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not properly ground the tool house trailer. This condition exposes the employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Dec 5, 2014

Abate by

Dec 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,050 Reduced

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:     Drill Site: On or about July 31, 2014, the strain relief located under the breaker box at the end of the tool house trailer was damaged. This condition exposed the employees to electrical hazards.