OSHA Inspection: JONES BUILDERS

Issued

Feb 22, 1995

Abate by

Mar 20, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 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: pinch point hazard.
(a)On or about 12/06/94, at jobsite at 2783 Hwy. 54 West, Peachtree City,
GA - Employer
failed to maintain required side screens of the New Holland Skid-steer
loader (L555
Deluxe, Serial No. 712314).  Skid-loader was missing left side window
guard screen.
Employees were exposed to the potential pinch point hazards.
One feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard, but not limited
to, are:
1) The installation of and maintenance of side window screens on skid steer
loaders prior to use.
2) Complete inspection of equipment and review of equipment operator
manuals
prior to borrowing or any use to insure that all required safeguards are
in place
and functioning properly.ng

Issued

Feb 22, 1995

Abate by

Mar 20, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced