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29 CFR 1926.604: Site clearing

Subpart O—Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations

13citations since 2015
12employers cited
69%serious, willful or repeat
$1,020median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.604 13 times since 2015, against 12 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $30,456 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1926.604(a)(2) · 5 citations

(2) All equipment used in site clearing operations shall be equipped with rollover guards meeting the requirements of this subpart. In addition, rider-operated equipment shall be equipped with an overhead and rear canopy guard meeting the following requirements:

1926.604(a)(2)(ii) · 5 citations

(ii) The opening in the rear of the canopy structure shall be covered with not less than 1/4-inch woven wire mesh with openings no greater than 1 inch.

1926.604(a)(2)(i) · 2 citations

(i) The overhead covering on this canopy structure shall be of not less than 1/8-inch steel plate or 1/4-inch woven wire mesh with openings no greater than 1 inch, or equivalent.

1926.604(a)(1) · 1 citations

(a) General requirements. (1) Employees engaged in site clearing shall be protected from hazards of irritant and toxic plants and suitably instructed in the first aid treatment available.

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  • Construction 13

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