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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311872568
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/29/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/17/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0336000
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 | 06/11/2009 | $1,500.00 | 06/17/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/29/2009 | $2,500.00 | 06/17/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 a service rig(s) raising line and crown sheave that were not maintained in accordance with industry standards: (a) Jefferson County, Warsaw Township, Sprague Wingard 10 well - On or about December 22, 2008, and at times prior thereto --- Employees were exposed to struck-by, crushing, and blunt force trauma hazards from the Walker-Neer Service Rig #4 that was operating with a 3/4" raising line on a worn "grooved" 7/8" crown sheave beyond serviceable limits according to industry standards. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among others, one feasible and useful abatement method to correct this hazard is to: Reference the American Petroleum Institute (API) RP9B Recommended Practice on Application, Care, and Use of Wire Rope for Oilfield Services Section 4.8 Abatement Documentation is required for this violation.ion