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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309791788
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/29/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/07/2007
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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 | 07/18/2007 | $1,500.00 | 07/07/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/29/2007 | $2,500.00 | 07/07/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: GUARDING
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: At the jobsite on or about 02/22/07 the employer provided a well servicing structure (work- over rig) for employees use during a well service operation without a means of auxiliary escape when and employee was working in the derrick or mast. The employee was exposed to the type of hazards associated with the inability to escape from the derrick or mast during an emergency situation. Among others, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to assure the rig is rigged up in a safe manner in accordance with API Recommended Practice 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, section 6.10, Auxiliary Escape.