OSHA Inspection: NABORS DRILLING USA, INC.

Issued

Jun 17, 1998

Abate by

Mar 24, 2000

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

General-duty citation text

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:
(a)  On or about January 3, 1998, on drilling rig #560 located
approximately eight miles
southwest of Tioga, North Dakota, employees of Nabors Drilling were
working on the
floor of the drilling rig and were exposed to the hazard of being struck
by materials and
equipment falling from overhead.
Among others methods,feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
this hazard
would be:
1. Provide securement with chain or cable for swage, connecting equipment
and hose
during mud circulation operations.
2. Ensure that threads on casing collar and swage are cleaned and
lubricated in order to
make a tight connection.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion