OSHA Cites Drilling Company following Gas Well Fire

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a West Virginia drilling company for two serious safety violations following a gas well fire that injured three workers in August 2012.OSHA said in a press release that inspectors cited Hall Drilling, of Ellenboro, W.Va., for violations at its drilling rig in Wolf Summit, W.Va. Inspectors proposed fines of $12,600."The hazardous nature of oil and gas drilling operations requires employers to find and fix the hazards. In this case, ensuring the use of proper personal protective equipment, such as flame-resistant clothing, could have h...