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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1237124.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,070.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/19/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/21/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/21/2017 | $2,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/2017 | $5,070.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 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. Drilling Rig Floor. On or about May 29, 2017, employees operating a drilling rig during the drilling of an oil/gas well did not attach breakout tongs to a fixed structure using a wire rope or stiff arm. This exposed the employees to the hazard of being struck by the tongs or the attached steel alloy chain in the event of a snub line failure.