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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310300314
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/30/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/05/2007
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627400
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 | 04/11/2007 | $2,500.00 | 04/05/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/30/2007 | $5,000.00 | 04/05/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
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 condition(s) listed below: Basic Energy Services, Rig 1364, Mollie 'B' Well #2, Tarzan, TX. For the period of time up to and including 11/14/06, the means of Auxiliary Escape from the derrick (Geronimo Line) was installed as per manufacturer's instructions in that the escape line did not have enough tension and was dragging on the ground for 20 feet, only two clamps were used to secure the end of the cable, the cable was looped loosely around one stake. One feasible abatement method would include ensuring the Auxiliary Escape is installed according to manufacturer's instructions.