OSHA Inspection: SCORPION DRILLING INC. RIG #2

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

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 who were exposed to struck-by hazard.    At this well site, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards where the safety cable (also known as a whip check) was not installed on a 4 inch high pressure hose. The employees were exposed to a struck by hazard in the event the connection would fail.

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toe boards:      At this well site, employees working from an elevated platform on the mud tank were exposed to fall hazards greater than 4 feet and were not provided with fall protection.

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(f): Rise height and tread width were not uniform throughout any flight of stairs including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the stairs:      At this well site, the fixed stairs on the non-driller side and the driller side leading to and from the rig floor were not uniform in height or tread. The employees were exposed to slips, trips and falls.

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 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 this well site, employees were working in close proximity to the well-bore of an oil well during drilling operations and exposed to the hazard of burns from flash fires without the protection of fire retardant clothing(FRC).

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:   At this well-site, a hazard assessment was not conducted to determine the need for personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, fire retardant clothing, safety glasses, hand protection, chemical gloves and chemical aprons. The employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals and gases where a possible flash fire may occur.

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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:    At this well site, at the bulk tank mixing barrel, where employees were mixing corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to, potassium hydroxide, lignite, chrome Lignosulfate (CLS) without an eye wash station available in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer is responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:    At this well site, wendling #4 the fire extinguishers had not been maintained or charged, and were not available for use in the event of a fire.

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(f)(5)(iii): Wire rope sling(s) that had kinking, crushing, bird caging or other damage resulting in distortion of the wire rope structure were not immediately removed from service:    At this well site, employees utilized winch/catline to pull up the drilling pipes on a daily basis. The wire rope showed evidence of crushing, broken wires and fraying.

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      At this well site, in the dog house of Rig #2, an electrical panel had uncovered openings; employees were exposed to electrical shock and burns.

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(i): Potable water was not provided in all places of employment, for drinking, washing of the person, cooking, washing of foods, washing of cooking or eating utensils, washing of food preparation or processing premises, and personal use.  At this drilling site, employees performing various operations were not being provided with potable water for drinking, washing dishes and bathing.

Issued

2016-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):  At this well site, wendling #4, emergency/warning signs were not erected such as:  a.    Directional signs with Rig number at entrance in event of an emergency b.    Muster area posted  c.    Requirement of PPE (personal protective equipment) required d.    No smoking signs e.    Eye wash location identified with visible sign, hearing protection required warning signs  f.     Fall Protection Required warning signs