Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.501(c): When employees were exposed to falling objects, the employer did not implement one of the following measures; -1 Erect toe boards, screens, or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling from higher levels; or, -2 Erect a canopy structure; or -3 Barricade the area to which objects could fall, prevent employees from entering the barricaded area, and keep objects away from the edge of the higher level. On or about June 17, 2014 workers on ground level were exposed to the hazards of being struck by objects falling from the 140 foot level. The climbers above were using a band saw that was tethered, but not double tethered leaving it subject to falling during moves. There were construction materials that had been lifted into place using a cat head lift at the working level.