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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 301993309
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 04/21/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/17/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 05/14/1999
Final Order: 06/02/2000
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/02/2000 | 05/17/1999 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/21/1999 | $70,000.00 | 05/17/1999 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
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 uncontrolled release of high pressure gas (i.e. blowout), fire and explosion. Otto Cummings No.2 ALT well, Sec 24-T17N-R7W, Bienville Parish, LA. On or about October 24, 1998, the employer did not ensure that the completion string and unsupported length of pipe could withstand the forces forces imposed upon it. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to: 1. Design the completion string in such a way as to reduce the forces imposed upon it.