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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 865505.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/20/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/26/2013
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/26/2013 | $4,900.00 | 06/20/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2013 | $7,000.00 | 06/20/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
Section 5(a)(1): 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 crushing hazards: (a) On or about January 31, 2013, for the employees who were exposed to crushing hazards where the hook used on the chain to suspended the power tongs did not have a means for the hook to be secured at the Pioneer Drilling Rig by the corner of Highway 1806 and County Road 10, Watford City, ND. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to follow the recommendations of the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 7K, which includes, among other requirements, Section 9.18.5 which specifically covers "Snub-lines for Manual and Power Tongs".