Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100307 G02 I Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1007385.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/15/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,520.00
Issuance Date: 04/23/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date: 05/14/2015
Final Order: 08/03/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/02/2015 | $7,000.00 | 05/15/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/03/2015 | $2,520.00 | 05/15/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/23/2015 | $7,000.00 | 05/15/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(g)(2)(i): Locations were not classified depending on the properties of the flammable vapors, liquids, or gases that may be present and the likelihood that a flammable or combustible concentration or quantity is present. At this well site, employees were unbolting the wire line BOP from the frac valve using a torque machine and the actuator which was being energized by a light plant generator. Employees were working within as little as 2 feet of a well bore which was being depressurized and had flammable gas, mist, vapors coming from an open tank. The employer did not classify the work area and designate areas where electrical equipment could be used depending on the properties of the gases, vapors or other hazards that may have been present during this and other workplace operations.
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