OSHA Inspection: PIONEER DRILLING LTD

Issued

2018-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6097.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): Walking-working surfaces were not inspected, regularly, and maintained in a safe condition.    On or about November 13, 2017, the stairway used to access and egress the pipe wrangler was damaged at the two bottom steps. This exposed employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2018-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6097.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as required in Table D-2 of this standard:    On or about November 13, 2017, the stairway used to access and egress the pipe wrangler was missing one handrail system. This exposed employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2018-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired:  On or about November 13, 2017, a six foot stepladder on the rig floor which was defective was not marked and taken out of service until repaired. This exposed employees to potential fall hazards.

Issued

2018-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling:  On or about November 13, 2017, they were using a relocatable power tap to plug in a Sharp carousel microwave and a Bunn coffee pot. This exposed employees to fire and/or burn hazards.

Issued

2018-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about November 13, 2017, the extension cord used to power an Electrolux refrigerator and a Primo water cooler in the top doghouse had some strain relief damage. This exposed employees to shock hazards.