OSHA Inspection: LURRE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jul 23, 1999

Abate by

Aug 11, 1999

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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 to
employees in that
employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed by the excavator
bucket:
(A)    On or about May 19, 1999, and at times prior thereto, employees did
not
follow procedures established by the operator's manual for the JRB coupler
in that:
(1) Operator did not visually inspect the connection after each bucket
change
to verify that it was securely attached.
(2) Operator did not power down the machine, exit the cab and engage the
supplemental lock by hand after each bucket change.
Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.

Issued

Jul 23, 1999

Abate by

Aug 11, 1999

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced