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Struck-By
2 OSHA and HazCom articles tagged "Struck-By" — practical, CFR-cited guidance verified against primary sources.
Construction
Struck-By Vehicles: Backovers, Work Zones, and the OSHA Rules
Struck-by vehicles is a leading struck-by hazard in construction — one in four struck-by-vehicle deaths is a construction worker. The OSHA reverse-alarm rule, flaggers, high-visibility apparel, and how to design backovers out of the job.
Jul 23, 2026
11 min read
Data & Research
The Struck-By Paradox: Construction's #2 Killer vs. Where OSHA Actually Cites
Struck-by is the second-leading cause of construction death, yet the equipment behind it — forklifts, vehicles, cranes — is nowhere in OSHA's top-cited construction standards. An original analysis of the FY2025 citation data against the fatality record.
Jul 23, 2026
12 min read