OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE

Issued

Sep 14, 2006

Abate by

Sep 19, 2006

Penalty

Initial $5,150 · Current $2,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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:
(a)Date of Violation:06/21/06
Location:Northbound U.S. Route 301, Mile Marker 101
Equipment:Anthony Liftgate, Model: #ATU-1800LB-SF, on rear of Ford F-450
Stake Body Truck
Condition:An employee was exposed to the hazard of being crushed by a
moving truck, while
positioned upon a liftgate that was designed for lifting and lowering
cargo, only
prohibiting the platform to be occupied by personnel while the truck was
in motion.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard would be to utilize
equipment that is designed for the placement and removal of traffic
control cones.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs,
training
certification, etc.)
is required for this item.