On January 26, 2010, a 59 year-old purchasing manager with 5 years of experience was fatally injured at a cement operation. The victim was struck by an over-the-road tandem trailer truck. The truck had been waiting to unload. When the truck pulled forward, another truck driver observed the victim under the second trailer of the truck and immediately stopped the driver. The victim was holding a cell phone at the time of the accident.

• Train all persons to stay clear of mobile equipment.
• Be aware of the location and traffic patterns of mobile equipment in your work area.
• Communicate with mobile equipment operators and ensure they acknowledge your presence.
• Never approach mobile equipment until you receive confirmation from the operator indicating awareness of your presence.
• Wear high visibility clothing when working around mobile equipment.
• Avoid distractions, such as cell phones, when exposed to hazards.
• Before moving mobile equipment, look in the direction of travel, use all mirrors, cameras, and installed proximity detection devices to ensure no persons are in the intended path.
• Sound the horn to warn persons of intended movement and wait to give them time to move to a safe location.

On April 14, 2009, a 38 - year old contractor carpenter with 8 years of experience was fatally injured at a cement plant under construction. While dismantling a section of scaffolding, the victim lost his balance and fell when one end of the metal pan on which he was standing shifted unexpectedly. As he fell backward, the victim's safety lanyard slipped off the end of the horizontal scaffold to which he was tied. 

• Train persons to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and how to control or minimize those hazards.
• Wear fall protection where there is a danger of falling.
• Where possible anchor fall protection to permanent support structure.
• Follow the manufacturer's procedures for assembly and disassembly of scaffold systems.
• Ensure that scaffolding is properly connected and braced to prevent side sway.
• Prior to using scaffolding, inspect the structure to ensure that it has not been altered.

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