OSHA Inspection: CITY OF HARTLEY

Issued

Jul 3, 2001

Abate by

Aug 20, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

General-duty citation text

Section 88.4 - Code of Iowa (2001)
88.4:  Employer did not furnish to each of the employer's employees
employment and a
place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing
or are likely to
cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to:
(a)S&H Solid Waste - Company installed an operating control for the new
hydraulic cylinder and did not label as to its function.  This exposes
employees
to hazards, such as amputations and/or lacerations or other physical harm
if
this control is operated with out knowing its function.  Among other
methods,
one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to
label
the control function in a conspicuous place. ANSI 2-245.1 - 1984, 7.1.4.1

Issued

Jul 3, 2001

Abate by

Aug 20, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

General-duty citation text

Section 88.4 - Code of Iowa (2001)
88.4: Employer did not furnish to each of the employer's employees
employment and a place
of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or
are likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employee in that employees were exposed
to:
(a)S&H Solid Waste - Company installed a new hydraulic cylinder on a piece
of
mobile equipment.  The hook and cable were not properly placed in the
manufacturers designated bracket when not in use.  This condition exposes
employees to hazards, such as amputations and/or lacerations when the hook
is
placed on the same grab bar the employee uses to steady himself when the
truck is moving.  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method to correct this hazard is to train and supervise
employees
to
use the manufacturers designated bracket that came with the truck.  ANSI Z-
245.1 - 1984 6.1.  This violation was noted on or about 4-3-01.

Issued

Jul 3, 2001

Abate by

Aug 20, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500