OSHA Inspection: DIAMOND ASPHALT CORP.

Issued

Jul 19, 1995

Abate by

Jul 24, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 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:
The hazard of falling off the Caterpillar 980 Wheel Loader and being
crushed by the moving
equipment.
(a) Boston Rd., on 4/4/95 - 11:30am - The employee riding outside the
operators cab of
the Caterpillar 980 Wheel Loader was exposed to the hazard of falling off
the equipment
and being crushed by the moving vehicle.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible method to eliminate or
reduce this hazard is to establish and enforce adequate procedures such as
those stipulated
in the Caterpillar Operator's Guide Book for 950, 966, and 980 Wheel
Loaders pages 8
and 9; the General Safety Requirements which prohibit riders on the
machine.

Issued

Jul 19, 1995

Abate by

Jul 24, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced