OSHA Inspection: TRAVCO OIL AND GAS LLC

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(b)(1): At least two exits routes were not available to permit prompt evacuation of employees during an emergency.  Worksite located at Well number Hussey # 1. Bristow, OK 74010. On or about April 9, 2015 and at times prior there to, the Geronimo line was not installed from the Derrickman's working platform. The employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  Worksite located at Well number Hussey # 1. Bristow, OK 74010. On or about April 9, 2015 and at times prior there to, the employer failed to assess the need for personal protective equipment when employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Bentonite Gel and Caustic Soda. The employees were not provided with eye protection or chemical resistant gloves and were exposed to eye, skin, and lung burns or irritation.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:   Worksite located at Well number Hussey # 1. Bristow, OK 74010. On or about April 9, 2015 and at times prior there to, employees were observed working in areas where there was a potential for head injury without the use of a protective helmet. The employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from falling objects.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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:   Worksite located at Well number Hussey # 1. Bristow, OK 74010. On or about April 9, 2015 and at times prior there to, the employer failed to provide facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body when employees used corrosive materials such as caustic soda. Employees were exposed to hazards from contact with corrosive chemicals.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Worksite located at Well number Hussey # 1. Bristow, OK 74010. On or about April 9, 2015 and at times prior there to, the chain and sprocket drive of the mud pump was not provided with one or more method of machine guarding. The employees working around the machinery were exposed to caught-in hazards from rotating parts.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   Worksite located at Well number Hussey # 1. Bristow, OK 74010. On or about April 9, 2015 and at times prior there to, the employer failed to provide a written hazard communication program for employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to, caustic soda, bentonite gel, hydraulic fluid, etc.