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

29 CFR 1926.600(a)(3)(i): Scraper blades, end-loader buckets, dump bodies, or similar equipment of heavy machinery were not fully lowered, controls were not put in the neutral position, and motors were not stopped when the machinery was not in use. At a worksite located at or near 13667 N Kentwood Lane, Neosho, MO 64850: Workers were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards from earthmoving equipment. This was demonstrated on or about December 20, 2025. wo authorized operators were performing work on foot next to a running piece of earthmoving equipment (Bobcat E35i mini excavator). One of the operators was attempting to thaw a frozen hose in the cab of the earthmoving equipment when an operator unengaged the equipment's console lock lever. Once unengaged the console lock lever allowed for the equipment components to become operational. The employer failed to ensure that when machinery was not in use that controls were put into the neutral position, and the motor was stopped.