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 transporting and working around radiator cores were exposed to struck-by hazards. (a)Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while transporting unsecured radiator cores on a manually propelled cart from tipping over and working around unsecured radiator cores that were sitting on the floor from tipping over. The radiator cores were approximately 470 pounds and measured 5'-1'' by 5'-2'' and a flange width of 10''. A feasible means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, is for the employer to develop and implement a procedure to bring one radiator core over to the assembly area on a low cart, inspect it, and immediately install it before another radiator core is brought over. Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required. Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be submitted within ten (10) calendar days after the abatement date.ment