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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 300517919
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/14/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 08/14/1998
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/1998 | $4,500.00 | 08/14/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/14/1998 | $4,500.00 | 08/14/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
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: Mitchell Energy Corporation had control of the Carl V. Cheves #2 well, located East Risch (Caddo Congl.) field, Wise County, Texas. The well was scheduled for a temporary abandonment and a mechanical integrity test had to be performed. Mitchell Energy Corporation contracted work to Energy Service Company. On or about May 6, 1998, The Carl V. Cheves #2 well had a fire. The fire could have been caused by static electricity, a spark, or open flame. According to the NFPA, a surge of oil and gas flowing out of tubing could result in a static discharge. The rig was not grounded. There was no static line or grounding rod connected to the rig. Among methods of abatement, one feasible and acceptable method to abate these conditions would be for the employer to abide by the American Petroleum Institute #54, Section 5.