OSHA Inspection: THE MIDDLESEX CORPORATION

Issued

Nov 14, 2005

Abate by

Jan 3, 2006

Penalty

Initial $6,300

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 the hazard of being struck by an asphalt vibratory
compactor:
1.On August 11, 2005, an employee was reversing an asphalt vibratory
compactor
when the equipment struck and killed another employee who was working on
ground level. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method is to keep all workers clear of the rear of backing vehicles, and
to ensure
that the area to be compacted is free from workers. Reference:  American
National Standard Institute (ANSI) A10.17-1975, Safe Operating Practice For
Asphalt Pavement Construction.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.