OSHA Inspection: DURON AND DURON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2006-07-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2006-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $750.00 · Current $1.00 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
were exposed to struck-by hazards:
On or about April 26, 2006, and at other times prior thereto at this
location, the
employer did not ensure the operator disengaged the Ditch Witch when
employees
entered the danger zone.
Among other methods, recognized and feasible abatement to prevent exposure
to
the hazard includes, but is not limited to, ensure all supervisors and
operators are
formally trained on the safety requirements of the Ditch Witch as
referenced in
the RT40 Operator's Manual.r's