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Standard Cited: 19100037 A04 Maintenance, safeguards, and operational features for exit routes.
Inspection Nr: 316065440
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/03/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/07/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 05/17/2012
Final Order: 12/04/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 12/04/2012 | $3,000.00 | 05/07/2012 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2012 | $7,000.00 | 05/07/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was 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 hazard of falling: On or about November 17, 2011, at E. Schwarz # 3 well site, employees were required to use a Geronimo line that was kinked and corroded as a means of emergency escape. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazardous condition would be to ensure that the wire rope used as an escape line is removed from service when evidence of kinking, crushing, cutting, cold working, or bird-caging is observed, in accordance with the Geronimo Manufacturing, Inc.'s Operational Manual that stated: "Make sure the cable has no kinks or frayed areas. If any kind of damage is found, replace the entire cable immediately."