Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer is not furnishing employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to the hazards of being struck-by falling building sections when entering or climbing onto a structurally compromised building: The employer does not protect employees from the hazards of a structurally compromised building. The violation was most recently observed at the following location and date: Plant 7 - On or about 02/16/2008, employees were not protected from struck-by hazards when entering or climbing onto a partially collapsed building. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to ensure employees remain outside and off of structurally compromised buildings until it has been stabilized or demolished and comply with the International Building Code (IBC) 2003. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure Compliance, including a description of how these steps protect employees from structural collapse. (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days.)