Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING

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) being struck by or crushed by falling parts of elevated hoist mechanisms, such as, but not limited to traveling block, hook and drilling line, oil rig pulling line, four parts on PEMCO derrick, s/n 1119, model # 96-180-C. rig #435, were not thoroughly inspected daily, weekly or monthly. U-bolts, clips securing dead end of pulling line were not checked and re-tightened to recommend torque before tubing was pulled, to present dead end from slipping through three wire rope clips. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to regularly inspect and maintain all hoist line connections in accordance with Rig Manufacturer's Use Instructions. Disclaimers: 1. You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.