OSHA Inspection: BASIN DRILLING INC.

Issued

Aug 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:    Drill site: On or about March 3, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the shaker pit was missing a floor cover guard. This condition exposed the employees to a fall and trip hazard.

Issued

Aug 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gasses in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965:     Drill Site: On or about March 3, 2015 and at times prior thereto, two Nitrogen cylinders being stored in the parts house were not secured from physical dammage. This condition exposed the employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): LP-Gas Containers were not stored in a manner to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons:  Drill site: On or about March 3, 2015 and at times prior therein, two propane cylinders were being stored in the parts house and were not properly secured from physical damage. This condition exposed the employees to struck-by and fire hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $3,000 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.    Drill site: On and about March 3, 2015 and at times prior thereto, bank #4 in the SCR center had an unused opening. This condition exposed the employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Aug 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $1,000 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:    Drill site: On or about March 3, 2015, and at times prior thereto, the rig crew's trailer was not grounded. This condition exposed the employees to electrical burn and shock hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,618 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were run through doorways, windows, or similar openings    Drill site: On and about March 3, 2015 and at times prior thereto, a flexible cord going into the metal suit case next to generator trailer was pinched between two suite case lids.  This condition exposed the employees to electrical burn and shock hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    Drill site: On or about March 3, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the power cord to the light on the shaker pit was spliced together. This condition exposed the employees to electrical burn and shock hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $1,000 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 March 3, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the power cord to the light on the shaker pit had a damaged strain relief. This condition exposed the employees to electrical burn and shock hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Drill site: On or about March 3, 2015, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not maintain a working shower on the mud pits for employees when mixing materials such as Bentonite and Caustic Soda. This condition exposed the employees to chemical hazards to the eyes and/or body.

Issued

Aug 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(2): Crank(s) or connecting rod(s) exposed to contact were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o) or by guardrail(s) as described in CFR 1910.219(o)(5)(a):  Drill site: On or about March 3, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have the mud pump guards closed when the pumps were operating. This condition exposed the employees to caught-between, struck-by and/or amputation hazards.