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

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 struck-by and crushing hazards: a)TVA Kingston Fly Ash Recovery Site - On or about 07/20/09, an employee was exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards when the load was not properly secured to prevent shifting. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement to correct the hazard is to: Secure loads to prevent movement in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 49 CFR Part 393.106(c)(1) Subpart I - Protection against shifting and falling cargo which states articles of cargo that are likely to roll must be restrained by chocks, wedges, a cradle or other equivalent means to prevent rolling. The Web Sling & Tie Down Association, Inc., WSTDA-T- 1, Section 4.3.2 requires that synthetic web tie downs shall be attached to the vehicle and positioned to prevent against shifting and/or loss of cargo.