OSHA Issues Citation To Companies Connected To Deadly Quinton Rig Explosion

<p>The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations against three companies in connection to the January deadly drilling rig explosion near Quinton.</p>

Wednesday, August 1st 2018, 1:35 pm

By: News On 6


The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations against three companies in connection to the January deadly drilling rig explosion near Quinton.

1/23/2018 Related Story: Five Men Killed In Pittsburg County Gas Well Explosion Identified

OSHA said Patterson UTI, Crescent Consulting and Skyline Directional Drilling exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Five people died in the explosion and fire.

The three companies face penalties totaling more than $118,000 - the maximum allowed for OSHA standards.

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