OSHA Inspection: OVAL TENNIS, INC.

Issued

May 15, 2002

Abate by

May 20, 2002

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $325 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not
furnish employment which were free from recognized hazards that were
likely to cause death
of serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to the hazard of
being struck by a
tree and/or stump with roots:
Location: 26 Elizabeth Street Greenburgh, NY 10530
a) The Mustang Skid Loader MBH9H Backhoe was not operated according to how
it was
designed as specified in the operator's manual.  The operator of the
backhoe machine was
operating the backhoe to pull and transport a tree stump with roots from
an excavated area
with the bucket, on or about 3/5/02.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT
METHOD TO CORRECT THE HAZARD IS TO:
1) Ensure Mustang Skid Steer Loader MBH9H Backhoe is used in accordance
with the
manufacturers operator's manual.
2) Develop and implement safe operating procedures for the removal of tree
stumps such as
cutting a tree stump and roots with a chainsaw and manually or use the
backhoe to transport
materials to the staging area.
NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this
item in
accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.ce

Issued

May 15, 2002

Abate by

Jun 19, 2002

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced