OSHA Inspection: MULLICAN FLOORING

Issued

Apr 9, 2004

Abate by

Apr 17, 2004

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Title 40.1-51.1(a), Code of Virginia: On September 30, 2003, 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 employee(s)
in that employee(s) were
exposed to vehicular and crushing hazards while driving a Case Model 60XT
skid steer loader.
Skid steer loader operator training, including review of the operators
manual, was not provided,
although the company did have a training program for forklifts.
One feasible and acceptable method, among others, to correct this hazard
is for the employer to
train/retrain all skid steer operators for the safe use and operation of
skid steer loaders, in
accordance with all warnings, rules, and operating procedures found in the
manufacturer's
operator's manual and the Association of Equipment Manufactures Safety
Manual.  The AEM
Safety Manual states on page 10 "Read and understand the manufacturer's
operator's manual
before starting the engine."  The Case Skid Steer operator's manual states
on page 2 "Do not
operate or permit anyone to operate or service this machine until you or
the other persons have
read and understand the safety, operation and maintenance instructions in
this manual."ions