Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009B Hazard: STRUCK BY

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 THE HAZARD OF BEING STRUCK-BY: a)On or about 12/5/06, Drill Site, Butler Creek High Well #1: The employer failed to ensure that the U-bolt wire rope clamps used on guy wires were installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions (U sections contacted the dead end). Among other methods of abatement, feasible and acceptable method of abatement is to: 1) Follow the U-bolt manufacturer installation instructions. 2) Follow the American Petroleum Institute RP 9G, Page 10, use of wire ropes. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.