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 struck by hazard: On or about December 27, 2004, worn parts and/or parts substituted for manufacturer approved replacement parts were used on BJ slip-type elevator spider assembly in use on Rig Number 183. Among methods of corrections, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard includes complying with manufacturer's requirement in the BJ Hughes Operating Service and Parts Manual and the International Association of Drilling Contractors' Drilling Manual, 1992 edition, in the design and implementation of a comprehensive inspection program for all hoisting tools, including elevator and slip assemblies. This program would include, but not be limited to: a.A combination of field daily inspections, monthly inspections, quarterly inspections and disassembly inspections. b.Inspections and maintenance repairs would be made only by technically competent personnel. c.Written records of all inspection and maintenance procedures would be maintained. d.Only approved replacement parts would be used to make repairs.ent