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 the overturning and/or rolling over of heavy equipment: (a) On 6/25/2001, an employee suffered fatal injuries when the bulldozer he was operating rolled off the edge of a clay storage embankment. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to follow the requirements in MSHA regulations 30 CFR 56.9301 and 30 CFR 56.9304 that state the following: 30 CFR 56.9301: Dump Site Restraints - Berms, bumper hooks, or similar impeding devices shall be provided where there is a hazard of overtravel or overturning. 30 CFR 56.9304: Unstable Ground - Dumping locations shall be visually inspected prior to work commencing and as ground conditions warrant. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion