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 to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards of being struck by falling objects which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: On the Unit Drilling Company Rig #128: On or about January 22, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the employer does not ensure chain slings are used as intended by the manufacturer to hoist loads. The employer allowed employees to use an SGG chain sling in a manner that was not approved by the manufacturer to hoist a load exposing employees to the hazard of struck-by falling objects. Among others one feasible method to correct the identified hazard would be to comply with the manufacturer's published warnings and use limitations for the type chain sling being used. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to establish, communicate, and implement written procedures to ensure that the manufacturer's published warnings and use limitations are followed for the use of chain slings.