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OSHA Inspection: SIDEWINDER DRILLING INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SIDEWINDER DRILLING INC. in 21 MILES SOUTHWEST FROM WICKETT, TX RIG #223, WICKETT, TX 79788 (NAICS 213111). OSHA activity number 342784725.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
21 MILES SOUTHWEST FROM WICKETT, TX RIG #223
City
WICKETT
State
TX
ZIP
79788
Mailing
952 ECHO LANE SUITE 460, HOUSTON, TX 77024
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
100
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.28 B01 I A

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 1, 2018
Abate by
Apr 3, 2018
Penalty
Initial $4,837 · Current $4,837
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a standard guardrail system:    On or about November 14, 2017, there was an area that was missing a guardrail system on the rig floor on the back corner facing north. The open area measured approximately 36 inches in width and approximately 42 inches in height. This exposed employees to fall hazards greater than four feet.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $4837
  • — Z (S) $4837

1910.22 A03

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 1, 2018
Abate by
Apr 3, 2018
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:   On or about November 14, 2017, a Mud Pit floor panel was sticking up approximately two inches creating a trip hazard for employees.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.22 D01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 1, 2018
Abate by
Apr 3, 2018
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): Walking-working surfaces were not inspected, regularly, and maintained in a safe condition:  On or about November 14, 2017, the stairway leading up to the rig floor had the first step damaged. This exposed employees to trip and fall hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.305 A02 X

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 1, 2018
Abate by
Apr 3, 2018
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:   On or about November 14, 2017, two electrical cables were showing some insulation crimping from being pressed on by the metal casing door. One of the cables powered the driller's console at 240V and the other powered the water tank at 120V. This exposed employees to electrical shock.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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