OSHA Inspection: GOLDEN EAGLE ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR, INC.

Issued

Mar 5, 1987

Abate by

Mar 8, 1987

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
a) On or about February 5, 1987, a Caterpillar No. 936 front end loader
was operating on the northeast section of the site and a rider was
seated on the left side fender where safety belt and seat was not
available neither was the equipment designed to carry passengers;
exposing the employee to crushing injuries.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to prohibit riders on this type of equipment.