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

29 CFR OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing and fall hazards. Worksite: Worksite: An employee was required to enter and exit an excavation that was more than 9 feet in depth and the employer did not ensure his safety by providing him a safe means to enter and exit the excavation. The employee was exposed to crushing and fall hazards while riding in the bucket of a Caterpillar excavator as a method to enter and exit the bottom of the excavation.