On August 27, 2009, a 54 year-old contract truck driver with 33 years of experience was fatally injured at a lime operation. The victim, wearing a fall protection harness and an attached lanyard, was found partially suspended on the top of a bulk trailer. He had been working on top of the trailer, closing hatch covers, when the incident occurred.

• Pneumatically actuated ports for dry bulk trailers are available to allow remote operation and keep truck drivers on the ground.
• Prior to beginning work, identify all hazards and use appropriate controls to protect persons.
• When wearing fall protection, ensure it is properly adjusted to fit the user.
• When working where hazardous conditions exist, maintain communications or contact with other persons.
• Keep work surfaces free of dust, water, and tripping hazards.
• Wear laced shoes with appropriate soles for the work surface.

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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