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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312379662
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $900.00
Issuance Date: 04/21/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/29/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
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 | 05/12/2009 | $900.00 | 04/29/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/21/2009 | $1,500.00 | 04/29/2009 | 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 employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm where employees were exposed to fire and fall hazards: At the worksite: On or about November 20, 2008, and at times prior thereto, the employer required employees to perform work from elevated heights of a well service rig derrick without a secondary means of egress properly installed. Employees were exposed to the type of hazards associated with not being able to egress the derrick in the event of an emergency. Among others, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to comply with American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations and manufacturer requirements.