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 did not furnish to each of his employees employment or 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 struck-by hazards: a)On or about January 14, 2009, and at times prior, employees on the drill floor were exposed to being struck by drill pipe and/or other hoisted material where to wire rope in use for the sand winch was damaged and in need of replacement. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazardous condition would be to replace the wire rope in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practices 9B. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").