Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a) On or about January 3, 1998, at an oil well drilling site located approximately eight miles southwest of Tioga, North Dakota, an employee of Amerada-Hess Corporation who was working on the floor of a drilling rig was exposed to the hazard of being struck by materials and equipment falling from overhead. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard would be: 1. Provide securement with chain or cable for swage, connecting equipment and hose during mud circulation operations. 2. Ensure that threads on casing collar and swage are cleaned and lubricated in order to make a tight connection. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion