OSHA Inspection: KINGERY BRO. EXCAVATING/KINGERY & GRAHAM GARAGE

Issued

Dec 14, 1998

Abate by

Jan 16, 1999

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Code of Virginia, Title 40.1-51.1.(a):  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 garage facility,
5417 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia, it was not assured that all
employees were in the clear before swinging the boom arm of the
Case 580D backhoe.  This caused an employee to be exposed to fatal
injuries resulting from being struck in the back by the backhoe.
"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 Users
Safety Manual as published by the Construction Industry
Manufactures Association that stated in part..."Be sure everyone is
in the clear before swinging or moving in any direction.  NEVER
swing or position attachments or load over ground crew or truck
cab."

Issued

Dec 14, 1998

Abate by

Dec 24, 1998

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $100 Reduced