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

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: On or about March 13th, 2008 the employer did not ensure the wire rope (line) for the emergency escape device, for the employee working in the derrick, was attached at the ground to an anchor point. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to ensure the line for the emergency escape device is anchored before starting any servicing job requiring an employee to work on the tubing board or any other part of the mast.