"I couldn't be happier that we chose ENERGY worldnet, Inc. as our provider in Operator Qualifications and Master Evaluator Certification. Everyone we have spoken with at ENERGY worldnet, Inc. has been so helpful and prompt with any questions that arise"

Tyfanie Neubauer

Heavy Enterprises, Inc

"Cory Mattison and the ENERGY worldnet, Inc. (EWN) team has enabled Raton Natural Gas Company (RNG) to transition to the EWN System without so much as a hiccup. The EWN Team has been instrumental in ensuring that our expedited timeframes were met with an excellent conversion.

Kudos to the EWN Team for a great product which has enabled RNG to meet its Operations Quality Management training and testing requirements at a very reasonable cost."

David N. Link

Raton Natural Gas Company        

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F & A Roustabout

Kermit, TX

BJB Company

Midland, TX

PCI Utilities, LLC

McKinney, TX

Raton Natural Gas

Santa Fe, NM

Brieser Construction

Channabon, IL

Safway Services

Elmhurst, IL

Ranger Contracting Corp.

Winslow, ME

Utica East Ohio Midstream

Kensington, OH

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Services

Utica East Ohio Midstream

Kensington, OH

Bridge Masters, Inc.

Bend, OR  

May 14, 1953

On May 14, 1953, the Mid-Continent Supply Company of Fort Worth introduced the original Golden Driller at a petroleum exposition held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The statues attracted so much attention at another expo held six years later that the Mid-Continent Supply Company refurbished and donated it to the Tulsa County Fairgrounds Trust Authority. Read more.

May 18, 1882

Thursday May 18, 1882, marked the day the 646 Mystery Well, operated by Jamestown Oil Company, was revealed. Historian Paul H. Giddens noted, "Over 4,500,000 barrels of oil were sold in one day on the exchanges in Titusville, Oil City and Bradford." Read more.

May 19, 1885

On May 19, 1885, Benjamin Faurot struck oil while drilling for natural gas at a paper mill in Allen County, Ohio. This new found Lima Field will lead to its being, for a time, the largest in the nation. Read more.

Courtesy of Bruce Wells

Executive Director

American Oil & Gas Historical Society

http://aoghs.org/

OSHA Citation and Notification of Penalty

What should I do if I receive a citation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

As an employer who has just received a citation, you have three options. The first option is to agree with the citation, correct the problem, and pay the penalty if it is proposed. The second option is to disagree and request an informal conference with the OSHA area director. The last option is to disagree and contest the citation. One very important fact is that you only have 15 working days from the date you receive the citation to either request an informal conference or contest the citation.

If you decide to agree with the citation you must notify the OSHA area director by letter, signed by a member of management that you have taken the appropriate corrective action within the time set forth in the citation and pay any penalties itemized. Employers needing to request an informal conference with an OSHA area director may do so to discuss the citation and notification of penalty. The following can be discussed at the informal conference:

• Obtain a better explanation of the violations cited.
• Obtain a complete understanding of the specific standards that apply.
• Negotiate and enter into an informal settlement agreement.
• Discuss ways to correct violations.
• Discuss issues concerning proposed penalties.
• Discuss proposed abatement dates.
• Resolve disputed citations and penalties, (thereby eliminating the need for the formal procedures associated with litigation before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission)
• Obtain answers to any other questions you may have.

Please note that an informal conference must be held within the 15 working day notice of intent to contest period and will neither extend the 15 working day contest period nor take the place of the filing of a written notice if you desire to contest. The last option for an employer is to contest the citation in writing, which must be done within 15 working days of the citation. If you wish to contest the citation, you must submit a Notice of Intent to Contest to the OSHA area director's office. Within this notice, the employer must clearly state what is being contested. OSHA will not consider a contest filed solely to avoid an employer's responsibility for abatement or payment of penalties. A proper contest of any item suspends your legal obligation to abate and pay until the item contested has been resolved. For more information please visit www.osha.gov.

Making a Difference

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With a solid source of experience behind them, they take pride in providing clients in the oil and gas industry with superior field service personnel on a temporary or permanent basis across the United States. ENERGY worldnet, Inc. shares the same philosophy as Houston Inspection Field Services in providing superior customer service to all of their clients across the United States. If you would like more information on Houston Inspection Field Services and some of the services they provide, please visit their website www.houstoninspection.us.

American Oil & Gas Historical Society  
  

ENERGY worldnet, Inc. is pleased to announce an exciting new sponsorship with the American Oil & Gas Historical Society (AOGHS).

 

The American Oil & Gas Historical Society is a non-profit organization that was founded in June 2003 by journalist Bruce Wells. The organization communicates with museums and historical societies and organizations across the United States in an effort to preserve U.S. petroleum exploration and production history.

 

He says, "Community museums, historical societies, and other organizations not only preserve a remarkable history, they serve as ambassadors to an often skeptical public." Wells researches and documents the history of the oil and gas industry to raise awareness and increase energy education through his website, www.aoghs.org.  

 

If you've enjoyed the "This Week in History" column in our newsletter, join us in supporting AOGHS, which makes this information and historical insight possible.

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EWN Commends Their Recent Training Graduates!

The most recent training graduates of the MECP program are: standing left to right, Geoff Isbell, EWN COO, Graduates: Jeremy Hill, Al Whitsell, Eric Allen, Randy Melancon, Jimmy Rogers, and Michael Pendley, Instructor 

The most recent training graduates of the Basic System Administrator Training Course are: standing left to right, Cory Mattison, Instructor, Graduates: John Roberts, Jeremy Hill, Eric Allen, and Tamara Larocca.