OSHA Inspection: RIVERVIEW LANDSCAPE COMPANY, LLC

Issued

Apr 27, 2007

Abate by

May 9, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $750 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 was free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that the
employee was exposed to:  crushing hazards by riding in the bucket of a
moving  wheeled
loader, also referred to as a "skid steer".
a)Calzado and Hawk Owl, Coeur d'Alene, ID:  On or about April 12, 2007 and
at times prior thereto, an employee was riding in the bucket of a
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skid steer.
ABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method to correct this hazard is to train and require employees to operate
wheeled
loaders in accordance with the Construction Industry Manufacturers
Association
(CIMA) safety manual on Wheel Tractor/Loader.  This manual states, "Never
use a
bucket or blade for a work platform or personnel carrier."
Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.