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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 90005 A

Inspection Nr: 303405419

Citation: 01001

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: X

Initial Penalty: $1,925.00

Current Penalty: $1,200.00

Issuance Date: 06/28/2001

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 5

Abatement Date: 07/25/2001

Gravity: 05

Report ID: 0653510

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**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	A: Amendment	07/06/2001	$1,200.00	07/25/2001	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	06/28/2001	$1,925.00	07/25/2001	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING

THE CITATIONS ISSUED ON JUNE 28, 2001, ARE HEREBY AMENDED TO READ: Section 50-9-5(A), NMSA 1978 (New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Act): Every employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees. On the Big Dog Drilling Rig #9, the Ingersoll-Rand air hoist, located in the southwest corner of the platform, was not properly maintained or kept in good working condition exposing employees to overhead falling material hazards. Improper inspection and maintenance procedures for hoisting equipment is contrary to: Section 8.7.1 of API RP 54 which states: All hoisting tools and their component parts shall be substantially constructed to conform with good engineering practice and maintained in safe condition. Equipment specifications reference API Spec 8A - Specification for Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment (latest edition), API Spec 8C - Specification for Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment (latest edition), API RP 8B - Recommended Practices for Hoisting Tool Inspection and Maintenance Procedures (latest edition) and manufacturers specifications and recommended maintenance procedures. Date Corrected Describe Corrective Action : I attest that all corrective actions contained in this document are accurate and affected employees have been informed of the abatement. Signature: Date:

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