OSHA Inspection: SAVANNA ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION RIG 632

Issued

2015-02-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:   On or about December 12, 2014 and in times prior thereto a breaker slot was not covered, exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock, located in the 120/240 Volt breaker panel feeding the company trailer house.

Issued

2015-02-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 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 is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  On or about December 12, 2014 and in times prior thereto, strain relief on 480 volt electrical cords' plugs was not provided, exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock and fire:  a:  Power cord to dog house, located on main electrical distribution trailer. b.  Power cord to transformer, located near the company trailer.

Issued

2015-02-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(1): Equipment and associated wiring was not approved as intrinsically safe when used in any hazardous (classified) location:  On or about December 12, 2014, located under the mud tanks, where subject to ignitable vapors, the wrong covers were used on Cooper explosion proof switches.  As a result, the screws used to attach the covers did not fit and were missing, exposing employees to the hazards of fire and explosion.