OSHA Inspection: XTO ENERGY INC

Issued

May 1, 2015

Abate by

May 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:    Platform C, Kitchen freezer; on or about 07 April 2015 and times prior thereto; the employer did not ensure that employees working inside a walk-in freezer (make and model unknown) were capable of opening the freezer door from the inside due to a broken latch mechanism. The interior mushroom plunger would not cycle and incapable of opening the door from the inside. The condition exposed employees to sub-zero temperatures capable of causing hypothermia and/or frostbite.

Issued

May 1, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting.   Platform C, Slurry room; on or about 07 April 2015 and times prior thereto; an Ingersoll Rand vertical pump was missing a guard on the vertical rotating shaft. An opening measuring nine by nine inches was not guarded. This condition exposed employees to a caught in hazard.

Issued

May 1, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $2,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    Platform C, CV 2 Panel; on or about 07 April 2015 and times prior thereto; an electrical panel was not effectively guarded. The access door was open and does not have a latch to secure the door in place. This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock and electrical burn hazard.

Issued

May 1, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii): Lockout devices and tagout devices were not used for lockout and tagout purposes only.  Platform C, Slurry bay; on or about 07 April 2015 and times prior thereto; Lockout/Tagout devices were attached to equipment that was de-energized and no longer in service. This condition exposed employees to inadequate work standards.

Issued

May 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Platform C, welding shop; on or about 07 April 2015 and times prior thereto; an energized 25 foot electrical cord suspended, from the ceiling did not have a ground. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards.