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

***Certification AND Documentation of Abatement Required*** 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 hazard of being struck by/caught between the counter weights of the revolving superstructure of the 1993, LS 2800 excavator, serial # dll30442, and the carrier on the date of 08/25/04 at the location of 6305 Selinsky, Houston, TX, because the employees were not trained to stay a certain distance from the swing radius or the swing radius was not barricaded. Among other methods,one feasible and acceptable abatement method is to: (1) Implement the measures provided in the Safety Manual for Hydraulic Excavators published by the Construction Industry Manufactures Association as follows: barricade the rear and sides of the swing pivot area to prevent entry and be sure that everyone is clear before moving or swinging in any direction. DISCLAIMERS:1)You are not limited tot he abatement methods suggested above. 2)The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3)The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriated abatement method.