OSHA Inspection: THE C REISS COAL COMPANY

Issued

2009-01-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1750.00 · Current $1750.00

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 a crushing hazard from being struck by a front end loader
that was parked on
an incline:
a) On July 31,2008 an employee was operating a Caterpillar 980c
Wheeloader, and had parked
it on an incline.  The wheels were not blocked, nor was the bucket lowered
to the ground when
the employee left the cab of the Wheeloader.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct these
hazards are to
make sure the Wheeloader is operated according to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The Wheeloader Operator's maintenance manual states under the heading
Machine
Parking,  "If necessary to park on a grade, block the machine. Lower all
attachments to
the ground and apply down pressure."
No Abatement Certification or Abatement Documentation required.tion