OSHA Inspection: EAGLE ROCK DRILLING INC.

Issued

Sep 29, 2014

Abate by

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $1,178 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 July 29, 2014, and at times prior thereto, Rig #5, the leading edge of the stairway landing on the south side leading up to the shaker pit was sticking up approximately 2 to 3-inches above the floor. This condition exposed employees to a trip and fall hazards.

Issued

Sep 29, 2014

Abate by

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $1,178 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons could accidentally walk was not guarded by either a standard railing with standard toeboard on all exposed sides, or a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction.  While the cover was not in place, the floor hole was not constantly attended by someone or protected by a removable standard railing:    On or about July 29, 2014, and at times prior thereto, Rig #5, at the Generator Trailer, a floor hole opening measuring approximately 9-feet 3-inches long and 32-inches wide was left unguarded. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of greater than four feet.

Issued

Sep 29, 2014

Abate by

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $1,178 Reduced

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:     On or about July 29, 2014, and at times prior thereto, Rig #5, standard railing or the equivalent was not provided to protect employees from falling. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of greater than four feet in the following instances:      a)    At the south end of the shaker pit, a mid-rail was missing. The width between the rails was 24-inches and the height between floor and top-rail was approximately 40-inches. A fall to the next partial lower level measured approximately 40-inches with additional 24-inches to the bottom.    b)    On the back end of the generator trailer next to the doghouse, there was a gap between rails. The distance between the two rails was approximately 39 inches wide with a fall hazard of approximately 5-feet 1-inch to the ground.

Issued

Sep 29, 2014

Abate by

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $1,178 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:    On or about July 29, 2014, and at times prior thereto, Rig #5, the stairway attached to and leading up to generator trailer/light Plant did not have railing on the left side. The stairway had four risers and the each stair was 22-inches in width. Employees were exposed to fall approximately 4-feet 10-inches from trailer floor to the ground.

Issued

Sep 29, 2014

Abate by

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $1,178 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 July 29, 2014, and at times prior thereto, Rig #5, The Sperian eyewash station at the Mud Pit mixing area was not operational and there were no other suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes nearby, the employee was exposed to chemical burn hazards.

Issued

Sep 29, 2014

Abate by

Oct 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,570 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 July 29, 2014, and at times prior thereto, Rig #5, at the Parts House/Tool Room, a 240V electrical cable providing power to the Ingersoll Rand Compressor (Model No. C8V254349) was pinched between the bottom of the metal frame and door. Employees were exposed electrical shock hazards.