Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307522235
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/20/2005 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,375.00
Issuance Date: 09/29/2004
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): A
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 | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 01/05/2005 | $3,375.00 | 01/20/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/28/2004 | $3,375.00 | 12/15/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/29/2004 | $4,500.00 | 10/12/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CUTS
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees 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 an amputation and/or crushing hazard: (a) Union Drilling Inc., at Figure Four Ranch # 8016B drill site, Rifle, CO: On or before June 1, 2004, the employer did not ensure that five clips were secured to the wire rope loop attached to the breakout tongs, thereby exposing five or more employees to an amputation hazard in the event of clamp failure. (b) Union Drilling Inc., at Figure Four Ranch # 8016B drill site, Rifle, CO: On or before June 1, 2004, the employer did not ensure that five clips were secured to the wire rope loop attached to the four wind guys, thereby exposing five or more employees to an amputation hazard in the event of clamp failure. (c) Union Drilling Inc., at Figure Four Ranch # 8016B drill site, Rifle, CO: On or before June 1, 2004, the employer did not ensure that five clips were secured to the wire rope loop attached to the wire rope rigging on the drill floor, thereby exposing five or more employees to an amputation hazard in the event of clamp failure. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard is to add two to three additions clips to the wire rope rigging as prescribed in the manufacturer's specifications, or, in the alternative as described in standard wire rope rigging tables. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
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