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 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 injuries: a) Lake Orienta Elementary School Site - An elevated scissor lift was operated in reverse and struck a bar joist, causing a fatal injury to the operator, on or about July 10, 2008. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to ensure that scissor lifts are not moved while elevated in an area with overhead obstructions.