OSHA Inspection: J.P. CULLEN & SONS, INC.

Issued

Jan 11, 1996

Abate by

Jan 17, 1996

Penalty

Initial $1,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
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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)Precautionary measure specified in the manufacturer's
operation manual, prohibiting riders on a JCB
backhoe/loader, Serial # 14BT4107-33000-7, was not
heeded, resulting in fatal injuries to an employee on
August 2, 1995, at 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI.  53072.
(b)Operating a backhoe/loader on wet, slippery, slope
conditions is contrary to the warnings set forth in the
equipment manufacturer's manual for safe operation.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means to
correct these conditions is to assure that all backhoe/loader
operators, study, understand and follow the danger, warning,
and precautionary instructions as specified in the
Manufacturers Manual and the Equipment Manufacturers Institute
Safety Manual for operators.

Issued

Jan 11, 1996

Abate by

Jan 16, 1996

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $400 Reduced