Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304983554
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/08/2003 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/05/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/24/2003 | $5,000.00 | 07/08/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/05/2003 | $5,000.00 | 07/08/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 hazard of being struck by manual tongs that were deteriorated and not kept in safe operating condition. (a)Cyclone Drilling & Drill #5, Piceance Creek, Meeker, CO: On or before January 02, 2003, the employer did not perform on-the-job training and adequately instruct each employee in safe working practices and the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition associated with gas well drilling operations. An untrained employee, who was involved in gas well drilling operations, sustained a severe blow to the head when the upper tong latch slipped out of the tong head jaws. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to implement an effective safety program. Such safety training programs should include, but is not limited to the following: Instruction of the driller's or crew chief's responsibility for the safety of the crew and equipment during normal operations and possible emergencies. Indoctrination of new personnel. New rig personnel, regardless of prior experience, should have the job outlined, explained, and demonstrated by the driller, crew chief, or another designated crew member. Observation of new personnel work performance should be maintained until the applicable supervisor is satisfied that the personnel can fill the position in a safe and effective manner. Instruction of crew members on work procedures and safe practices should be given. This is required by American Petroleum Institute, API Recommended Practice 54 1999, Section 6, Sub-Section 6.1, Paragraph 6.1.7 a-g, page 9. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").
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