OSHA Inspection: SOUTHWESTERN ROAD BORING

Issued

Jan 21, 2005

Abate by

Jan 31, 2005

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

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:
Instance A:
On or about November 9, 2004 three employees, traveling on Rowlett Road,
were passengers
on a John Deere 300D backhoe/loader.  Two employees were riding on the
left and right
fenders, outside the protection of the cab.
Among other methods, one feasible abatement method includes:
1.  Follow the safe operating procedure in the manufactures operators
manual that states "Only
allow the operator on the machine.  Keep riders off"
Instance B:
On or about November 9, 2004 employees working near and around the John
Deere 300D
backhoe/loader were exposed to possible stuck-by hazards due to the
leaking hydraulic cylinder.
Among other methods, one feasible abatement method includes:
1.  Complying with the manufactures operators manual.rs