OSHA Inspection: J.A. AUGER, INC.

Issued

May 1, 2006

Abate by

May 5, 2006

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that an
employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck-by a Case 821 front end
loader in the event
of a tip over.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to
install a seatbelt and require the employee to fasten the seatbelt in
accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
Disclaimers:
1.You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above.
2.The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases.
3.The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an
appropriate method
of abatement.