Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: STRUCK BY

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees are exposed to THE HAZARD OF BEING STRUCK-BY falling gas drilling rigs: a)On or about 12/18/06, Coldbrook Road, Bourroughs #1: The employer did not ensure that the derrick structure for the drilling rig was rigged up in a safe manner, in that visible markers were not placed on each wind guy wire to prevent accidental contact with vehicles and equipment. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to comply with American Petroleum Institute, RP4G, Recommended Practice for Use and Procedures for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Drilling and Well Servicing Structures, para 14.5f which requires visible markers on each wind guy wire. b)On or about 12/18/06, Coldbrook Road, Bourroughs #1: The employer did not ensure that an adequate "chain-around" system was installed when the appropriate tension was placed on the wind guy wires. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to follow the manufacturers recommendations of utilizing a "chain-around" system for the come-a-long tensioning system for the wind guy wires. c)On or about 12/18/06, Coldbrook Road, Bourroughs #1: The employer did not ensure that anchors for the wind guy wires were installed in a safe manner to prevent standing water over the anchor shaft. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to mound up soil and tightly pack it around the anchor shaft. Operators guide refers to API as an additional means of developing methods of compliance with RP4G, Recommended Practice for Use and Procedures for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Drilling and Well Servicing Structures, para 14.4d. d)On or about 12/18/06, Coldbrook Road, Bourroughs #1: The employer did not ensure that the U-bolt wire rope clamps for the wind guy wires were installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions (U section contacts dead end). Among other methods, feasible and acceptable method of abatement is to: 1). Follow the U-bolt manufacturers (Crosby) installation instructions. 2). Follow the American Petroleum Institute RP 9G, August 2002, page 10, use of wire ropes.Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.