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

29 CFR 1926.1431(b)(1): When using equipment to hoist employees, the employees were not in a personnel platform that meets the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section: (a) On or about March 20, 2018, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that when using equipment to hoist employees, the employees were in a personnel platform that met the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 50 feet while being hoisted on drill basket DR-52 to conduct rock fall mitigation activities in that drill basket DR-52 did not meet the following requirements: 1- Drill basket DR-52 was missing sections of mid-rails as required by paragraph (e)(6). 2- Drill basket DR-52 did not have a grab rail inside the platform perimeter as required by paragraph (e)(7). 3- Drill basket DR-52 did not have smooth edges to prevent injuries as required by (e)(11). 4- Drill basket DR-52 did not have the weight of the platform and its rated capacity conspicuously posted on the platform as required by (e)(12). 5- The control platform on drill basket DR-52 was not equipped with a guardrail system as required by paragraph (e)(6). 6- The control platform on drill basket DR-52 was not enclosed from mid-rail to toeboard with a solid material or expanded metal having openings no greater than 1/2 inch as required by paragraph (e)(6). 7- The control platform on drill basket DR-52 did not have a grab rail inside the platform perimeter as required by paragraph (e)(7). Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").