OSHA Inspection: SOUTH LAREDO ACE HOME CENTER, LTD.

Issued

Apr 24, 2003

Abate by

May 6, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $700 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 a struck/crushed by hazard:
The vehicle operator(s) was exposed to the hazards created by the faulty
equipment,parts and accessories on the sidekick/dump type truck.
a.Employer did not have a vehicle inspection/maintenance program.
b.Vehicle needed three (3) defective tires to be replaced.
c.Gears inside cab did not engage the PTO.
d.Exposed rotating PTO shaft was not guarded.
e.Safety signs/labels were not located on truck.
This occurred on 02/25/03 at 304 Lope De Vega,Laredo,Texas. Among other
methods for abatement,one feasible and acceptable abatement to correct this
hazard would be to keep in safe and proper operating condition at all
times all
parts and accessories,as specified in CFR49 Part 396 Section 396.3
Inspection,repair and maintenance,Texas Driver Handbook page 2-1,Texas
Commercial Motor Driver Handbook page 2-1 along with the vehicle operators
manual. Assistance information on the Medium Duty Truck & Chassis Warranty
& Owners assistance information booklet page 4, Maintenance section page
134
and the Caterpillar Operation & Maintenance Manual page 3-11.
Essential elements of this procedure would include:
1.Implement a vehicle inspection/maintenance program.
2.Replace the three (3) defective tires.
3.Repair or remove the PTO.
4.Guard the rotating PTO shaft.
5.Place the PTO safety signs/labels on recommended locations.

Issued

Apr 24, 2003

Abate by

Apr 30, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 24, 2003

Abate by

Apr 30, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 24, 2003

Abate by

Apr 30, 2003

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced