OSHA Inspection: TREETECH LLC

Issued

Nov 6, 2007

Abate by

Nov 23, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,000 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 the hazards of being struck and/or crushed by the bucket
of a skid steer front
end loader:
WORKSITE: An employee was allowed to stand on a flat surface of the Bobcat
skid steer front
end loader, Model 843, Serial Number 5037-M-26573 while the equipment was
being driven
down on an inclined surface to hold an oversized load.
On or about 10/9/07, the employee slipped and fell to the ground, between
the skid steer and
1. Utilize other effective means to hold oversized loads from the ground.
2. Prohibit employees from riding skid steer loaders which are not
designed specifically for
personnel seating.
3. Train all employees on the specific requirements and the appropriate
hazards associated with
skid steer loader use.
4. Follow manufacturer recommendations.