Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 57 - OIL AND GAS DRILLING AND SERVICING OPERATIONS
WIRELINE SERVICE
Section R. 408.15752 - Placement and handling of wireline service units

(1) If a fracturing or hot oil unit is on the location, the wireline unit shall be located as far away from either unit as is practicable. The unit shall be located so that a means of emergency egress is available facing away from the fracturing or hot oil unit.

(2) A mobile wireline service unit working on land locations shall be properly chocked or spaded. If not spaded, a minimum of 2 chocks shall be used, 1 behind each rear wheel toward the wellhead.

(3) A portable or skid-mounted wireline service unit shall be properly secured to prevent any uncontrolled movement of the unit when a load is taken on the line.

(4) A wireline service unit shall be located in a manner that will not interfere with the entrance or exit of an employee from that unit or other service unit.