Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

1926.21(b)(2) The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury. 29 CFR 1926.850(a):Prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations, an engineering survey was not made by a competent person of the structure to determine the condition of the framing, floors, and walls, and possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure, including adjacent structures where employees may be exposed. The employer did not have in writing evidence that such a survey was performed: The employer is failing to ensure that an engineering survey was available or accomplished by a competent person prior to employees starting structural demolition operations. This was most recently documented on or about January 1, 2021 at 6601 Pioneers Boulevard, Lincoln, Nebraska when employees where performing structural demolition work of an elevated concrete pad which collapsed resulting in the death of one employee and injury of another.