Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 110327236
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/09/1997 X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/1997
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/28/1997 | $1,000.00 | 09/09/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/1997 | $1,500.00 | 09/09/1997 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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 the condition(s) listed below: Billy Hanks A#30 lease, Rig #1, approx 6-8 miles S-SW of FM176, Nolan TX. On or about 31 May 97, Employees were using a counterweighted pulley system to assist in moving stands of pipe that were removed from the hole. The counterweight was a pipe coupling or collar that was attached to the pulley by a .129" dia wire rope. The rope was tied around the coupling using square and half hitch knots. The dead end of the wire rope was secured to the live end by duct tape instead of cable clamps. The motion of the counterweight and that the pulley jammed several times, allowed for the wire rope to loosen and the coupling/collar to fall, striking the employee on the head. The coupling/collar weighed approx 10 lbs. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow manufacturers recommendations and utilize wire rope clamps/clips when securing the the dead end of the wire rope.
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