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

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was 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 crane loads or other debris due to the cab not having a protective window while operating a 150 Ton Manitowoc Crawler Crane that was located in the assembly area of the shipyard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to install a window in the front of the cab as per ASME B30.5-2007 Section 5-1.8.1(b) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes. Disclaimers: 1. You are not limited to the 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 appropriate method of abatement.