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

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 which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were exposed to struck by hazards where a cement slab was not supported while employee performed clean up activities: a) On or about June 19, 2003, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injury in that, the cement slab retaining wall was not adequately supported. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be not to cut the dowels and to brace the cement slab so that it can not fall. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").