Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida Ditchmen • February 2018 | Page 14

to the rope grabs and roof
anchors. Similar failures
observed by OSHA at other
Great White job sites. Issued
14 citations. Previous five (5)
years numerous violations
resulting in $1,500,000 fine
imposed.
Please note the following are
the top causes of accidents/
injuries in construction:
• Falls from height
due to improper
scaffolding and improper use
of ladders
• Falling objects/struck by
an object due to improper
securing/placement of
overhead items
• Electrocution because
of improper grounding,
lockout and tagout
• Tripping hazards due
to unkempt job sites and
office work locations
• Hearing Protection from
excessive noise and
vibrating tools
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