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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309006310
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/14/2007 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/21/2007 | $3,500.00 | 02/14/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2007 | $5,000.00 | 02/14/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish 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 struck by hazards: (a)Lariat Services, Inc. at Rig 15, SW SE Section 12, T11N, R88W, Clark, CO 80428: On or before 8/25/06, the employer did not ensure that each section of flexible high pressure hoses, and each section of high pressure rigid line, was secured to prevent movement should the line fail. The two vertical high pressure hydraulic lines, and the two lower horizontal pipes, were connected to the power swivel only by the threaded ends of the pipe. Neither the vertical hydraulic lines, nor the 1.5 inch and the 2.5 inch horizonal pipes, were adequately secured directly to the power swivel. Condition exposed employees to struck by hazards if the sections of line were to fail. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter"). Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method is stated in API Recommended Practice 54, Section 9.13.3, which provides that, "Each section of high pressure rigid line should be secured using appropriate means to prevent movement should the line fail. Flexible high pressure hose should be properly secured to prevent unsafe movement." These two pipes were 5 to 7 feet long, and the hydraulic hoses connected on one side created a downward pressure on the other ends connected to the power swivel only by threads. This downward pressure, along with the vibration and movement of the power swivel, made it more likely that failure would occur. If the threaded connections of the two pipes were to fail, the pipes and lines could fall and strike the driller and the floor hands. In addition, with these lines carrying up to 10,000 pounds of hydraulic pressure, the pipes and lines could flap around, striking the employees, and inundating them with hot hydraulic oil.