Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100307 C Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1015451.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/24/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/13/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2015 | $7,000.00 | 06/24/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location. The employer does not ensure that equipment used on the rig floor is approved for the hazardous location. This violation occurred on or about December 18, 2014, at the well site of Eddings 5H-20, sec 20-1N-10E, Coal County. Employees are exposed to fire and explosion hazards. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to establish, communicate, and implement written procedures to ensure that only equipment approved for the classification and division of the rig floor.