Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: BURNS

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 hazards from grasping a fast moving wire rope: a. On or about January 9, 2008, an employee was exposed to hazards from "burning" the wire rope while tripping pipe. The employee was placing his hand on the wire rope while it was moving in order to the move the traveling block closer to the racking board. Among other methods one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be to train employees on the hazards of handling fast moving wire rope and ensure this practice is discontinued. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").