Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 116002635
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/02/1998 X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,100.00
Issuance Date: 08/02/1996
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 08/23/1996
Final Order: 10/10/1997
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 12/08/1997 | $1,100.00 | 01/02/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/10/1997 | $1,100.00 | 08/23/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/02/1996 | $2,100.00 | 09/04/1996 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LOCKOUT
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: Various work sites including the Husker Water Injection Plant located approximately 4 miles south and 2 miles west/northwest of Palisade, NE - 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 hazard of unexpected energization or start up of machines or equipment, or release of stored energy from machines or equipment which could cause injury to employees. Injuries such as, but not necessarily limited to, broken bones, dismemberment of limbs, crushing injuries, or contact with hazardous chemicals such as hydrogen sulfide could occur. Employees who were required to perform roustabout work on machines and equipment, including piping systems were exposed to the hazard of start up or release of energy from machines and equipment, including but not necessarily limited to, water released from pipes that were not blocked and bled to deenergize the system. On or around 2/28/96, two employees died after they were overcome by hydrogen sulfide which was released from water in the pipe system they were working on in preparation for removal of a temporary pipeline and pump. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to control the hazard is to: 1) Develop and implement a lockout/tagout program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147, which includes provisions for a written program, specific procedures, protective materials and hardware, and training and communication. 2) Develop and implement a lockout/tagout program in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute's "Recommended Practices for Occupational Safety and Health for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations" (API RP 54, January 1981), which includes provisions for general procedures, protective materials and hardware, and training and communication. 3) Develop and implement a lockout/tagout program in accordance with the Association of Oilwell Servicing Contractors' "Recommended Safe Procedures and Guidelines for Oil and Gas Well Servicing" (Third Revision, June 1988), which includes provisions for general procedures, protective materials and hardware, and training and communication.
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