Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck by an excavator's bucket. a) Worksite, 787 Locus Ave Bohemia NY 11716: On or about 6/11/2021, employees tasked with manually loading debris into a Komatsu PC1 38 US-8 excavator's bucket from within a 4 foot deep house foundation, were exposed to struck-by hazards when the employer failed to ensure employees were clear of the excavator bucket's operating area prior to moving the load. An employee cleaning demolition debris from inside the foundation was struck by the excavator' s bucket when the operator lost sight of the employee. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1909.13.