Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.28(c): Protection from falling objects. When an employee is exposed to falling objects, the employer must ensure that each employee wears head protection that meets the requirements of subpart I of this part. In addition, the employer must protect employees from falling objects by implementing one or more of the following: 29 CFR 1910.28(c)(1): The employer must protect employees from falling objects by erecting toeboards, screens, or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling to a lower level; Lindenwood, East grain bucket elevator's distributor platform - on or about January 9, 2020, the employer failed to ensure that toeboards, screens, or other guardrail systems were erected between the top rail and the platform to prevent hand tools and other objects from falling about 100 feet to the ground. Employees working at the ground when the distributor was being unplugged above were exposed to falling object struck-by hazard likely to result in serious injury. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).