Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1425(e)(2): Only employees essential to the operation are permitted in the fall zone (but not directly under the load): The employer is failing to ensure that employees were clear of the fall zone while a suspended load was in place. An employee was operating a crane that had the drag conveyor suspended in the air and was being moved for its' placement into a final position. The fabric sling that was holding the drag conveyor snapped and the drag conveyor fell, landing on the employee under the load, causing fatal injuries. This most recently occurred on or about October 9, 2014 at N Wilkinson St., Thurston, NE 68062 (Jobsite). Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.