Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:

29 CFR1926.651(j)(2): Employees were not protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. Protection shall be provided by placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary. Location: 208 Valley Road New Canaan, Connecticut a) On or about December 21, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by and engulfment hazards while working around and in a trench with a Kubota KX080-4 excavator that was positioned on the edge of the trench with no restraining devices to prevent it from falling or rolling into the trench. b) On or about December 22, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by and engulfment hazards while working around and in a trench with a Kubota KX080-4 excavator that was positioned on the edge of the trench with no restraining devices to prevent it from falling or rolling into the trench.