OSHA Inspection: MARIAN FARMS, INC.

Issued

Mar 17, 2004

Abate by

Mar 29, 2004

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

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: the employer did not ensure that all TCM Wheel Loaders
equipped with a
ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) canopy and seat belt assembly were
free of defects;
which when used, would secure the operator in the vehicle's seat and
protect him/her from
severe injury or death in the event of a roll-over.
a):  At the site, the employer did not ensure that the seat belt assembly
on all TCM
Wheel Loaders with a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) canopy were
maintained
in an operable condition which, when used, would secure the operator in
the vehicle's
seat and protect him/her from severe injury or death in the event of a
roll-over.
Violation observed on 11/14/03.
One feasible means of abatement to correct this hazard is to ensure that
the seat belt, that came
installed on the Wheel Loader that functions as a unit with the ROPS
canopy and will protect
the operator from being thrown out of the seat in the event of the loader
being turned over, is
operable and worn by the operator.  The employer shall train operators of
the Wheel Loader on
the warning and precautions listed in the Manufacturer's Operation &
Maintenance Manual
regarding seat belt usage.

Issued

Mar 17, 2004

Abate by

Mar 22, 2004