Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 865505.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/20/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/26/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/26/2013 | $4,900.00 | 06/20/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2013 | $7,000.00 | 06/20/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
Section 5(a)(1): 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 crushing hazards: (a) On or about January 31, 2013, for the employees who were exposed to crushing hazards where the power tong suspension cable was not inspected nor securely attached to ensure that it would not interfere with the raising or lowering of the top drive assembly at the Pioneer Drilling Rig by the corner of Highway 1806 and County Road 10, Watford City, ND. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to follow the recommendations of the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 54, which includes, among other requirements, Section 9.9.4 which states, "All tongs should be securely attached to a suitable fixed structure using wire rope or a stiff arm."
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