OSHA Inspection: EDGE HAULING, INC.

Issued

Dec 7, 2007

Abate by

Dec 12, 2007

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 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 the hazard of being crushed by a truck.
a.On or about August 25, 2007, on the southwest milling pile, employees
were
exposed to being crushed by a truck when dumping its loads of milling
material
on an unleveled surface.
b.On or about August 25, 2007, on the southwest milling pile, employees
were
exposed to being crushed by a truck when dumping its loads of milling
material
on a surface that was not compacted.
One feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to follow the
manufacturer's
guide lines that state:  "The vehicle MUST BE on a level and compacted
driving
surface before dumping."  "DO NOT dump on ground that has been recently
excavated or filled without being properly compacted."
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.TION

Issued

Dec 7, 2007

Abate by

Dec 12, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced