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 employmnent 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: Being struck-by falling loads. a) Within the establishment, located at 5977 S. Third St. in Waco, Texas. On or about March 4, 2008, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the U-bolt clips were installed so that the "U" section was in contact with the dead end of the rope of the rigging winch cable on the 500, 600, and 700 series drill rigs, exposing employees to being struck-by fallen loads. A #500 Series rig was equipped with three clips but the dead end of of the rope was being saddled, exposing employees to being struck-by falling loads. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means to abate this hazard is to correctly apply the clip in accordance with ANSI/ASME B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes, Handbook of Rigging for Construction and Industrial Operations, and 29 CFR 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling Standard" and to perform daily and monthly inspections of all rigging equipment which would include wire rope, hooks, fittings, clips, attachments, hardware, and rigs.