BIG SPRING, TX ·
OSHA Inspection: RESERVE DRILLING, INC.
Fatality or catastrophe inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a fatality or catastrophe safety inspection of RESERVE DRILLING, INC. in MORRIS 2632 SECTION 26, BIG SPRING, TX 79721 (NAICS 213111). OSHA activity number 340089051.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RESERVE DRILLING, INC.
- Site address
- MORRIS 2632 SECTION 26
- City
- BIG SPRING
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79721
- Mailing
- PO BOX 726, HOBBS, NM 88241
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Fatality or catastrophe (M)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- Yes
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 213111
- Employees
- 44
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Mar 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,620 · Current $4,620
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $4620
- · Z (S) $4620
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Mar 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: At Morris 2632, Section 26, Big Spring, Texas, during rig down, while working above four feet or more above the lower level exposing employees to falls. On or about November 17, 2014 and times prior there to employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of four feet in that the employer failed to ensure employees had adequate fall protection to access the derrick.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $7000
1910.132 F01
- Issued
- Mar 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment. On or about November 17, 2014 and times prior there to, the employer failed to ensure that employees were fully trained on the use of personal fall protection and equipment.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.157 C04
- Issued
- Mar 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,310 · Current $1,848 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition. On or about November 17, 2014 and times prior there to, employees were exposed to explosion hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that fire extinguishers were charged.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1848
- · Z (S) $2310
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Mar 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,310 · Current $1,848 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts. On or about November 17, and times prior there to, employees were exposed to caught in hazards in that the employer failed to provide guarding on the Millennium Wireline Inclination machine.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1848
- · Z (S) $2310
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Mar 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,620 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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): On or about November 17, 2014 and times prior there to employees were exposed to caught in hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the guard was applied on the vertical pulley.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $4620
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Mar 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s). On or about November 17, 2014 and times prior there to employees were exposed to caught in hazards in that the employer did not ensure the cover was on the vertical pulley.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Mar 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,310 · Current $1,848 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. On or about November 17, 2014 and times prior there to, employees were exposed to electrical hazards in that the employer failed to ensure proper strain relief on power cords.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1848
- · Z (S) $2310
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Source
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