OSHA Inspection: CHEROKEE EXPLOSIVES INC.

Issued

Nov 3, 2006

Abate by

Nov 8, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent 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 severe broken bones and/or head injuries:
JOBSITE:  The employer did not ensure through a visual observation, proper
training, an
instruction and other effective means that the employee, who was trying to
hook up a chain sling
from the ground onto the bucket of an excavator, CAT 315 CL maintained
proper and effective
communication with the operator of the excavator at all times during the
process of "hoisting"
a rubber mat with the excavator to transport the mat to the blasting site.
On or about September 25, 2006, the employee was hit by "descending"
bucket of the excavator
while performing the above task and sustained severe multiple injuries to
one of legs.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the
hazard is to:
1.  Establish and implement appropriate communication procedures.
2.  Train the employees in the proper recognition and avoidance of hazards.
3.  Utilize appropriate communication devices and equipment.
4.  Utilize other available and feasible engineering technologies.

Issued

Nov 3, 2006

Abate by

Nov 11, 2006

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $563 Reduced

Issued

Nov 3, 2006

Abate by

Nov 11, 2006