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I. Facts of case:
a. Brikerhoff International, Inc. is currently in an economic boom following 8 years of economic depression
b. President Tom Brikerhoff wants to expand company efforts & revenues, and also relieve tension around Safety Supervisor, Kurt Mannheim
i. Kurt Mannheim concerned about safety of Rig #1-E, however, he had also recently accused Rig #1-E¡¦s rig manager, Rick Kopulos of allowing alcohol into their base
1. concern for rig safety might have risen from personal tensions rather than actual safety issues
2. Brikerhoff considering promotion of Mannheim
ii. Actually concerned w/safety of Rig #20 under Tom Rossick
c. Drilling Industry¡Xhigh risk & high uncertainties
i. Rig activity could go from 60% utilization to 20% in 2 weeks b/c of fluctuating demand
ii. Rig operates 24 hours a day w/2 12hour crew shifts
iii. Working „³ isolated life for 2 of 3 weeks most of the year; only shared w/other workers; far from other cities & towns
iv. Harsh......

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