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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1157443.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/12/2017 5
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $12,471.00
Issuance Date: 12/15/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date: 12/19/2016
Final Order: 06/25/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | W: Empr Withdrew | 06/25/2018 | $12,471.00 | 01/12/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/20/2016 | $12,471.00 | 01/12/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/15/2016 | $12,471.00 | 01/12/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards: (a) On or about June 18, 2016 for employees engaged in a snubbing operation where well control was not maintained by exposing a hole in a pipe and releasing pressurized well gas and fluid into the work area at the Ryan 14X-09 wellsite approximately eight miles east of Watford City, North Dakota. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to follow API RP 54 (R2013), Section 6.1.1 and maintain well control at all times. One means of controlling a pressurized well is a process called "killing the well". Considerations shall be made to ensure appropriate equipment and materials are on location and operational before work commences.