OSHA Inspection: GOODPASTURE INC.

Issued

Aug 30, 2000

Abate by

Oct 2, 2000

Penalty

Initial $3,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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:
On or about May 27, 2000, and at times prior to that date, employees were
exposed to the
hazard of being struck/crushed by over-turning tractor when moving
railroad cars by hooking
a chain to the railcars and pulling the railcars with a farm type tractor.
This method of moving
railcars developed a hazardous condition of instability when the pulling
tractor was overtaken,
without warning, and overturned by the chain secured to the moving
railcars.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
substantially reduce this
hazard is to ensure all affected employees are trained in the recognition
of the hazards associated
with the moving of railcars; all railcar spotting personnel are properly
positioned and supervised
during the moving of the cars; the chain(s) is rigged so that slack breaks
the connection; and,
the industrial vehicle used is designed to furnish the power to push or
pull the intended load.
***Certification and Documentation of Abatement Required***on