OSHA Inspection: MARTIN AUGER D/B/A AUGER PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Issued

Oct 3, 2006

Abate by

Oct 10, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

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 running blades:
a.Rolling Hill Rd. Jobsite - A Walker ride-on mower, with a mowing deck s/n
of D-7 59330, was not equipped with functioning shutoff switch under the
seat, on or about June 13, 2006.  The plug and section of wire that ran to
the
shutoff switch under the seat had been removed.
b.Rolling Hill Rd. Jobsite - A Walker ride-on mower, with a mowing deck s/n
of D-7 60089, was not equipped with functioning shutoff switch under the
seat, on or about June 13, 2006.  The shutoff switch that should have been
located under the seat was not in place.
ABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of
abatement would be to ensure that interlock switches are functioning
correctly, as indicated
in the manufacturer's Owner's Manual.