Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300182441
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/01/1996 X
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,800.00
Issuance Date: 10/28/1996
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/20/1996 | $1,800.00 | 11/01/1996 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/28/1996 | $3,000.00 | 11/01/1996 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
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 fire or explosion: Employee was exposed to the hazard of fire and explosion due to the improper rigging of the Geronimo Emergency Escape Line and installation of the Geronimo Emergency Escape Device on the Geronimo Emergency Escape Line due to: a.Geronimo Emergency Escape Device was rigged approximately ten (10) feet above the floor of the pipe racking board which is approximately seventy-three (73) feet above ground level with no means of safe access to the Geronimo Emergency Escape Device provided. b.The Geronimo Emergency Escape Line was installed improperly, in that the upper end of the Geronimo Emergency Escape Line had a loop with a shackle through the loop which was wrapped around the left derrick leg on the southeast side of the derrick approximately ten (10) feet above the floor of the pipe racking board and the load side of the escape line would apply pressure against the threads of the shackle and threads of the pin. c.The Geronimo Emergency Escape Line was anchored improperly, in that only one (1) Crosby clamp was used and it was improperly installed. This occurred on or about July 09, 1996 on Pioneer Drilling Co., Rig Number 2. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be installation of a properly rigged and secured emergency descent device or other satisfactory auxiliary means of egress, such as specified in Section 5, Sub-Section 5.7, Paragraph 5.7.1 of American Petroleum Institute (API) RP 54-92, page 12. Essential elements of this procedure would include: 1.Staking out a securely anchored one-half inch wire rope escape line attached to the derrick or mast so as to provide a ready and convenient means of escape from the Derrickman's working platform. 2.The escape line route is to be kept clear of obstructions. 3.A safety device is to be provided to permit fast emergency exit from the Derrickman's working platform to a safe place. 4The tension on the escape line is to be periodically checked and adjusted to assure a safe landing and to allow the Derrickman to stop twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) feet from the anchor point. 5.The ground anchor point of the escape line is to be located a minimum lateral distance from the derrick or mast equal to the height above ground level to the point where the escape line is fastened.
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