OSHA Inspection: THE W. J. SUTTON COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Sep 17, 1998

Abate by

Sep 22, 1998

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(l) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from
recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or
serious physical harm in
that employees were allowed to utilize a synthetic sling and chain
attached to the Hitachi 300LC
backhoe as a means of access to and from the lift station at the
intersection of Landover Terrace
and Biscayne Drive, on or about July 6, 1998.  Among other methods, one
feasible and
acceptable method to correct this hazard is to prohibit the use of the
backhoe bucket as a means
of elevating personnel.  For guidance, refer to the Safety Manual, For
Users, Operators, And
Maintenance Personnel, Hydraulic Excavator, published by the Construction
Industry
Manufacturers Association.

Issued

Sep 17, 1998

Abate by

Sep 22, 1998

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,750

Issued

Sep 17, 1998

Abate by

Sep 22, 1998

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,750

Issued

Sep 17, 1998

Abate by

Sep 22, 1998

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500