Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration osha.gov

Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph

Inspection Nr: 310588942

Citation: 01001

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: X

Initial Penalty: $5,000.00

Current Penalty: $5,000.00

Issuance Date: 06/29/2007

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 50

Abatement Date: 07/12/2007

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0830600

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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	I: Informal Settlement	07/25/2007	$5,000.00	07/12/2007	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	06/29/2007	$5,000.00	07/12/2007	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 flash fires and explosions: a) On or about January 11, 2007 and at times prior, Pioneer Natural Resources Co. did not ensure that employees and workers were protected from flash fire and explosion hazards. 1. Gas sensors placed on each compressor unit were not installed completely. The sensors were not connected to a warning alarm or monitor system. 2. Fire detection devices (flash eyes) were not installed completely. The devices were not wired to warning alarms, emergency shutdown systems, or monitor systems. 3. Emergency shutdown controls were not installed completely. The controls were not wired into emergency shutdown systems. One feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to complete the installation of the fire detection and prevention systems which were partially installed at the site. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

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