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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312138365
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,300.00
Current Penalty: $650.00
Issuance Date: 02/26/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/04/2009
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0830600
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 | 03/20/2009 | $650.00 | 03/04/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/26/2009 | $1,300.00 | 03/04/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment or 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 stuck-by hazards: a)On or about January 15, 2009, and at times prior, employees on the rig floor were exposed to struck-by injuries where the pin connecting the tongs to the stiff arm was not secured. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazardous condition would be to secure the tongs in accordance with section 9.9.4 of the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, API RP 54. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").