OSHA Inspection: M.E.B. MID EASTERN BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Feb 4, 1998

Abate by

Feb 10, 1998

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

Title 40.1-51.1.(a), Code of Virginia:  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
at the job site, Gum Swamp Bridge, Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, Va.,
it was
not assured that all employees were in the clear before swinging the
bucket of
the Link Belt LS-3400 hydraulic excavator.  This caused an employee to be
exposed
to fatal crushing injuries resulting from being pinned between the
excavator
bucket and a 36" x 8' concrete pipe.
"One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, to correct
this
hazard is to train employees to adhere to industry recognized practices as
outlined in the Hydraulic Excavator User's Safety Manual as published by
the
Construction Industry Manufacturers Association that states in part "..Be
sure
everyone is in the clear before swinging or moving in any direction.
NEVER
swing
or position attachment or load over ground crew or truck cab."