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OSHA Inspection: HELMERICH AND PAYNE INTERNATIONAL DRILLING COMPANY

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of HELMERICH AND PAYNE INTERNATIONAL DRILLING COMPANY in WOLFBONE (TREND AREA) FIELD, POLO GROUNDS 150 LEASE, WELL 11H, HELMERICH & PAYNE INTERNALIONAL DRILLING RIG #370, 17.3 MILES S FROM PECOS, PECOS, TX 79772 (NAICS 213111). OSHA activity number 342781986.

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Site address
WOLFBONE (TREND AREA) FIELD, POLO GROUNDS 150 LEASE, WELL 11H, HELMERICH & PAYNE INTERNALIONAL DRILLING RIG #370, 17.3 MILES S FROM PECOS
City
PECOS
State
TX
ZIP
79772
Mailing
7951 E I-20, ODESSA, TX 79765
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
213111
Employees
7000
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.212 A01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Mar 5, 2018
Abate by
Apr 16, 2018
Penalty
Initial $8,130 · Current $2,000 Reduced
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:    Drill Site: On or about November 14, 2017, the off driller side boom pole winch (air hoist) on the rig floor was not guarded. This condition exposed the employees to caught-between and struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $2000
  • — Z (S) $8130

1910.303 B02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Mar 5, 2018
Abate by
Apr 16, 2018
Penalty
Initial $1,141 · Current $1,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    Drill Site: On or about November 14, 2017, two extension cord and two relocatable power taps were connected together in series (dizzy chained) powering tools and equipment in the dog house. The employees were exposed to electrical shock and/or burn hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1000
  • — Z (O) $1141

1910.303 B07 I

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Mar 5, 2018
Abate by
Mar 9, 2018
Penalty
Initial $1,141 · Current $0 Reduced
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 or about November 14, 2017; both emergency lights in the VFD trailer had unprotected openings in the electrical boxes. This condition exposed the employees to an electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $1141

1910.303 B07 IV

Other-than-serious 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Mar 5, 2018
Abate by
Apr 16, 2018
Penalty
Initial $1,141 · Current $1,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There was damaged parts that adversely affected safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    Drill Site: On or about November 14, 2017, the light fixture next to front door of the rig managers trailer had a broken base, the light bulb and weather proof cover were missing. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1000
  • — Z (O) $1141

1910.305 G02 III

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 5, 2018
Abate by
Mar 9, 2018
Penalty
Initial $1,141 · Current $0 Reduced
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 November 14, 2017, the charger plug from mud pump #2 has a strain relief that is loose or not complete as to prevent pulling the cords directly from terminal screws. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $1141

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