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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311216774
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,750.00
Current Penalty: $875.00
Issuance Date: 02/13/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 02/19/2009
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/03/2009 | $875.00 | 02/19/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/13/2009 | $1,750.00 | 02/19/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 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: (a) Drilling Rig: Employees were potentially exposed to the hazard of being struck by the derrick in the event of a tip over in that the guy wires stabilizing the derrick were inadequately secured with the use of only two u-bolt clips. Among others, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to follow the API document, Practice 9B, 11th Edition, 2002, titled, "Recommended Practice on Application, Care and Use of Wire Rope for Oilfield Service," Section 3.7.4 which requires the use of at least four wire rope clips when a sheave is in place.