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OSHA Inspection: PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION LP

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION LP in SEC-5 T-162N R-100W, KILLDEER, ND 58640 (NAICS 213111). OSHA activity number 331089375.

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Site address
SEC-5 T-162N R-100W
City
KILLDEER
State
ND
ZIP
58640
Mailing
10350 RICHMOND AVENUE SUITE 700, HOUSTON, TX 77042
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
213111
Employees
252
Ownership type
A

8 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 C

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2805.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.22(c):  Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc:    a) On or about October 27, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to slipping, falling, and tripping hazards while crossing a ditch that was not provided with a cover/guardrail (19 inches deep).    b) On or about October 27, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 6 feet in that, the reserve pit was not provided with a fall protection system.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $2805

1910.23 A08 II

Other-than-serious 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2805.00 · Current $2805.00
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii):  A floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk was not guarded by a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction:    a) On or about October 27, 2011, and times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, several floor holes located on the drill floor were not covered.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $2805
  • — Z (S) $2805

1910.23 C01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $4675.00 · Current $4675.00
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Open sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v):    a) On or about October 27, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to falls approximately 26 feet while working on the drill floor in that, the midrail on the door (next to the V-door) was missing.    b) On or about October 27, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to falls approximately 57 inches on the platform behind the draw works area.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $4675
  • — Z (S) $4675

1910.142 D10

Other-than-serious 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2805.00 · Current $2805.00
29 CFR 1910.142(d)(10): Privies and toilet rooms were not kept in a sanitary condition:     a) On or about October 27, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to illness in that, the outside restroom was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $2805
  • — Z (S) $2805

1910.157 E02

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2805.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section were not visually inspected monthly:    a) On or about October 27, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, fire extinguishers had not been visually inspected monthly.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $2805

1910.219 D01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $4675.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) & (o):    a) On or about October 27, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the V-belt for the hydraulic unit operating the floor tongs was inadequately guarded.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $4675

1910.219 E03 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs(m) and (o) of this section:    a) On or about October 27, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that, the V-belt for the hydraulic unit operating the floor tongs was inadequately guarded.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.134 H02 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): All respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and they shall be packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    a) On or about October 27, 2011 and times prior, the employer did not protect their employees from illness in that, respirators were not cleaned and stored propely.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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