OSHA Inspection: FOLEY CONSTRUCTION CO.

Issued

Dec 30, 2003

Abate by

Jan 27, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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 to employees in
that employees were
exposed to crushing hazards:
On or about October 2, 2003, at the jobsite, an employee was preparing to
inspect the engine
compartment of the John Deere scraper to locate an oil leak. The engine
compartment hood was
raised, the employee was on the top step of the engine compartment. The
operator did not ensure
everything was clear before putting the scraper in motion.  An employee
was exposed to
crushing injuries from the moving equipment.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is:
Prevent employee(s) from being near the earth moving equipment while the
operator is in the
seat with engine running, as referenced in the John Deere operator's
manual
Safety Rules, page
1. Walk completely around the scraper making sure everyone and everything
is clear before
starting to work. Do not allow anyone near the scraper while the driver is
in the seat with the
engine running.
29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the
abatement of the
above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 30, 2003

Abate by

Jan 27, 2004

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $600

Issued

Dec 30, 2003

Abate by

Jan 27, 2004