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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 303683593
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 06/06/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/12/2001
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
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 | 06/27/2001 | 06/12/2001 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/06/2001 | $2,500.00 | 06/12/2001 | 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 a fire or explosion hazard: Employee was exposed to the hazard of fire and explosion due to the improper rigging of the Geronimo Emergency Escape Device due to: a.The Geronimo Emergency Escape Device and line installed next to the monkey board 66 feet above ground with line running down the southwest derrick leg on to the embankment and pond with not a safe means of egress. b.The Emergency Escape Device Line was not anchored/staked out as recommended by the manufacturer Geronimo Manufacturing, Inc. This occurred on April 5,2001 on Cleere Drilling Company South Rig #18. Among other methods for abatement, one feasible and acceptable abatements to correct this hazard would be on installation of a properly rigged and secured emergency descent device or other satisfactory auxiliary means of egress, such as specified in Section 5 Sub-section 5.7, Paragraph 5.7.1 of American Petroleum Institute (API) RP 54-92, page 12. Essential elements of this procedure would include: 1.Staking out securely anchored one-half inch wire rope to the derrick or mast as to provide a ready and convenient means of escape from the derrick man's working platform. 2.The escape line route is to be clear of obstructions. 3.A safety device is to be provided to permit fast emergency exit from the derrick man's working platform to a safe place. 4.The tension on the escape line is to be periodically checked and adjusted to assure a safe landing and to allow the derrick man to stop 20 to 25 feet from the anchor point. 5.The ground anchor point of the escape line is to be located at a minimum lateral distance from the derrick or mast equal to the height above ground level to the point where the escape line is fastened.