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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307949677
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/07/2004 X
Initial Penalty: $1,925.00
Current Penalty: $1,155.00
Issuance Date: 12/01/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/14/2004 | $1,155.00 | 12/07/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/01/2004 | $1,925.00 | 12/07/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: BURNS
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 to employees in that employees were exposed to burns from a fire as a result of a blow out at a well site. a) On or about June 8, 2004, the employer, Reliance Well Service Inc, did not ensure that weight indicator gauge was positioned near the drillers position on the drilling rig. The weight indicator shows both the hook load of the drill stem that is hanging from the hook and the weight that is placed on the bottom of the hole. The weight indicator gauge was positioned below the drilling rig and had been positioned there in past jobs. Among other methods, recognized and feasible means to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to, the employer can follow the recommendations of the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 54 9.10.3 which states that weight indicator should be mounted so that the gauge is easily visible to the operator.