Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 exposing employees to struck-by and fall hazards. a) Worksite, Taft Section, plot #1362: On or about February 25, 2021, an employee was exposed to struck-by and fall hazards from the moving boom arm, dipperstick arm, and bucket of a John Deere Backhoe Loader (Model: 310SG S/N:T0310SG950540) while riding on the equipment to be lowered into an open grave that was seven feet deep. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.