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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313502346
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/12/2012 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/02/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/18/2012 | $3,500.00 | 04/12/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/02/2012 | $7,000.00 | 04/12/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNCLASS
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 conditions listed below: MUD PUMP STATION-RIG 18: On or about 10-28-11 the employer did not ensure that centrifugal pump unit #2 was inspected and maintained. a) The pump's suction valve was "frozen" shut and could not be opened. b) The pump was missing a hand lever that is designed to open or close the suction valve. c) The pump's exhaust valve was very difficult in opening and closing. d) A grease zerk on the pump's housing revealed that the pump had not been greased in a long period. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method(s) to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to, implementing the manufacturer's recommendations and to follow American Petroleum Institute (API) RP-54 practices such as in Section 9-13-4, 9.16.1 and/or the manufacturer. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the centrifugal pumps are inspected and maintained.