OSHA Inspection: TOP NOTCH CONSTRUCTION CORP

Issued

Aug 1, 2006

Abate by

Aug 4, 2006

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $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
employees were exposed to caught in/between hazards.
a).On or about 05/10/06  64th Ave & 251st Street. Little Neck NY
Two employees were riding on the outside arms of the John Deere model 240
skid steer
loader.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to:
Follow the Operators & Safety Service & Maintenance Manual. It states
that:" Keep Rider
Off Machine. Only allow operator on machine. Riders are subject to injury.
They may fall
from machine, be caught between machine parts, or be struck by foreign
objects. Riders may
obstruct operator's view or impair his ability to operate machine safely."
Employees should
also be trained in the recognition of hazardous conditions. The employer
must ensure that
these safety-operating precaution are followed.
WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.TION