Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006C Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard. (a) Morris Batch Plant Yard - On or about April 3rd, 2024, employees assigned to perform maintenance within the horizontal concrete mixer (a permit-required confined space) were not protected from falling less than 4 feet into or onto the unguarded blade and shaft assembly while transitioning from an aerial lift onto the shaft, standing on the shaft, or standing on the blade arms, thereby exposing employees fall hazards. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).