OSHA Inspection: C-MAX CONSTRUCTION, CO.

Issued

Nov 15, 2007

Abate by

Jan 4, 2008

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,400 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)Talo Verde Estates:  Employee operated a Daewoo Solar 280 Excavator,
excavating
approximately 200 foot long trench to erect retaining walls. Six (6) inch
bolts and
double nuts and metal rod were modified and used as pins for the shovel
instead of the
pins originally provided by the manufacturer to secure the shovel.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO
CORRECT THE HAZARD:
1.To follow the American Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) "Safety Manual for
Operating and Maintenance Personnel" which requires that damaged and
missing
parts are replaced, and
2.To follow the Manufacturer's Operator Manual by using only service parts
meeting manufacturer specifications, and
3.To train operators and maintenance personnel to inspect equipment for
defects and
to complete service and repairs before equipment is placed back in service.

Issued

Nov 15, 2007

Abate by

Dec 3, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

Issued

Nov 15, 2007

Abate by

Dec 3, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,400 Reduced