OSHA has inspected EP Energy once in Texas.
The inspection began on Apr 6, 2016 on a referral, in Cotulla.
That inspection ended with 1 citation item: 1 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $12,471 and still stand at $12,471.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for mining and oil and gas employers since 2015 is $2,880, and EP Energy averages $12,471 (1 cited inspection).
It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $12,471 | $12,471 | Oct 5, 2016 | Final |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.
Jun 27, 2016, Cotulla: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee arrived at a worksite, opened the lease gate, drove the vehicle through the gate, and exited the vehicle to close the gate when the wind caught it. The employee tried to block the gate from hitting the company vehicle. The gate caught his thumb between it and the vehicle door, amputating flesh on his left thumb tip.
Apr 4, 2016, Cotulla: Hospitalization · first degree electrical burns · multiple body parts, n.e.c.
An employee was performing maintenance on a D/C line when the line ruptured, creating a flash fire. The employee suffered first degree burns to the hands and face.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)
(4) Energy control procedure. (i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.