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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 309339448
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 02/19/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/10/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/12/2008 | 03/10/2008 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2008 | $3,500.00 | 03/10/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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 fire and or explosion: a) R Stahlman 1 gas well, Monroe Twp, Clarion Cnty, - Employees working on Ingersoll Rand RD-20 Rig #6 were exposed to an unsafe air mixture environment resulting in an explosion and fire causing injuries. The blowout preventer (BOP) had been removed and the well emitted natural gas vapors for approximately two (2) hours before an attempt was made to cap the well with a swedge fitting. ABATEMENT NOTE: Reference American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 54, Section 6.4 Blowout Prevention Equipment for Drilling and Well Servicing Operations