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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311525745
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,125.00
Current Penalty: $675.00
Issuance Date: 01/08/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/21/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 01/20/2009
Final Order: 03/24/2009
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/24/2009 | $675.00 | 01/21/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/08/2009 | $1,125.00 | 01/21/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: FALLING
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 Falls from Elevations and Thermal Burns: On or about 08/14/08, the employer did not ensure that employees working from the Derrick "Monkey" Board of Rig #7, approx 25 ft above ground, were provided with an emergency escape (Geronimo Line) device in case of fire or well blow-out. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to: Ensure that a "Geronimo" line is installed each time the rig is rigged up, and to train employees on its proper use. DISCLAIMERS: 1) You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2) The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3) The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.