OSHA Inspection: SWAN MX PARK, INC.

Issued

Jan 11, 2007

Abate by

Jan 24, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $600 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 employee(s)
were exposed to struck by and crush hazards while operating equipment:
a) On or about July 19, 2006, and times prior thereto, an employee was
exposed to struck by
and crushing hazards, when operating a John Deere AMT 626 vehicle and safe
operating
conditions were not maintained. The operator was unable to maintain
control of the vehicle
during operations on a steep hill located down hill from Flagger Stand #6.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct this hazard
include, but are not
limited to:
1. Obtain and provide vehicle reference manuals for employees tasked with
operating respective
vehicle.
2. Operate vehicle in accordance to the manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Before allowing employees to operate vehicles on premises, including
John Deere AMT 626
vehicle, ensure that they have successfully completed training in a
language they can understand
consisting of a combination of formal instruction, practical training and
evaluation of the
operator's performance at the workplace.

Issued

Jan 11, 2007

Abate by

Jan 18, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $600 Reduced