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 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 condition(s) listed below: Nomac Drilling, LLC, Rig #2, 18 Miles N. On 283, Flowers CCSL #9H, Miami, Texas. For the period of time up to and including November 23, 2009, an employee was exposed to struck- by hazards due to a stand of drill collars not being secured in the derrick board alley. Feasible and Acceptable Abatement Methods would include: 1. Ensure that employees are protected from being struck by drill collars due to the stand of drill collars stored in the alley behind the derrick man. 2. Modify the current procedure for securing the drill collars in the alley. 3. Ensure that employees are trained on securing the stand of drill collars, properly. NOTE: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required for this item.