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

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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: (a)Date of Violation:08/05/03 Equipment:Crosby S-322AN 10 Ton Swivel Hook Condition:Employees working in and around an excavation were exposed to being struck by a 12' long, 6" diameter steel pipe rigged to a hook on the bucket of an excavator that did not have a safety latch to retain the sling ends under slack conditions. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazards is to dig the hole manually or by another means that would alleviate the chance of employees misusing rigging equipment. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.