OSHA Inspection: FAIRBANKS INTERNATIONAL

Issued

May 21, 2007

Abate by

Jun 22, 2007

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,975 Reduced

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 are exposed to crushing hazards.   The
employer failed to train
the employees regarding the hazards associated with the operation of a
skid steer as outlined
in the manufacturer's documentation.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT
METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:
(a)  Provide training to each employee that is operating a skid steer type
of vehicle
that meets the requirements outlined in the safety and operators manuals
provided by
the manufacturer.
(b)  Ensure that only qualified persons operate skid steer type of
vehicles.
These
persons should be trained to recognize the hazards associated with
operating a skid
steer type of vehicle.
Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this
violation. The
documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable
measurements or
monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be
helpful. The
abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

May 21, 2007

Abate by

Jun 22, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,487 Reduced

Issued

May 21, 2007

Abate by

Jun 22, 2007

Issued

May 21, 2007

Abate by

Jun 22, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $1,190 Reduced