Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303639751
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,750.00
Current Penalty: $900.00
Issuance Date: 03/08/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/14/2001
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2001 | $900.00 | 03/14/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/08/2001 | $1,750.00 | 03/14/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 the hazard of fire and explosion: A fire or explosion could have resulted from a blowout or other event. Employee(s) working in the derrick did not have an acceptable auxiliary means to escape in the event there was a fire or explosion in the area of the rig floor. One feasible and acceptable method to abate this hazard is to install a geronimo line or other appropriate auxiliary means of emergency escape from the derrick. ***Certification and Documentation of Abatement Required***on