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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315655308
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,400.00
Current Penalty: $2,200.00
Issuance Date: 08/29/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/07/2011
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0627100
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 | 09/12/2011 | $2,200.00 | 09/07/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/29/2011 | $3,400.00 | 09/07/2011 | 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 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: On or about July 21, 2011, employees were exposed to fall hazards where the wire rope used for the Geronimo line system had the wire rope clips attached with U-bolts that were not orientated properly. Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with being struck by and falls. Among others, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to comply with API RP 9B "Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations" for the safe manner to attach the wire rope clips. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to establish a safe method to correct the hazard.