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

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 the hazard of being struck by pipes should they become unsecured, or by falling loads if the hoists or cables or lifting devices fail: a)Bennett Property, On or about 7/6/01: Return Mud Line was not secured so that it would not come loose. 1.Return Mud Line, Rigid return line was not secured to prevent displacement. The return line did come loose, causing serious injury. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: 1.Follow guidelines as referenced in API 54, Section 9.13.3, 1999, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, by securing lines. b)Kienzle Property #1, On or about 7/20/01: Below the hook lifting devices had no rated load markings and no initial, frequent or periodic inspections performed, including, but not limited to: 1.On the rig floor, a spreader type lifting device had no rated load markings and no inspections were conducted. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable methods to correct these hazards are to: 1.Inspect prior to initial use, all new, modified or repaired lifting devices by a designated person and perform an operation test. 2.Mark the rated load capacity of the lifting device on the main structure or equivalent. 3.Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the lifting devices for wear, deterioration or malfunction as referenced in ASME B30.20. 4. Follow guidelines as referenced in API 54, Section 9.7.1, 1999, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations. c)Kienzle Property #1, On or about 7/20/01: Hoists, Derricks, and Hoisting lines were not inspected such as, but not limited to: 1.Dozer mounted hoists were not provided with load ratings and inspections. 2.Dozer mounted booms were not provided with load ratings and inspections. 3.Cable connections were not rated and were not provided with inspections. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1.Mark the rated loads on the hoists and structures. 2.Test all new, repaired, or modified equipment prior to use. 3.Provide proper hook to cable connections instead of knots. 4.Follow guidelines as referenced in API 54, 1999, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations. 5.Follow guidelines as referenced in ANSI B30.7, Base Mounted Drum Hoists. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.