OSHA Inspection: MARTINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Issued

Sep 12, 2006

Abate by

Sep 15, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,500

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: crushing hazards associated with failing to use seatbelt
restraints while
operating a powered industrial trucks (Lull, Model T-8044 Pettibone
Transverse).
(a) Location - 130 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA:
On or about 07-08-2006, employees were exposed to crushing hazards while
operating
a powered industrial truck (Lull, Model T-8044 Pettibone Transverse)
without using a
operator restraint devices such as a seat belt.
Among other feasible means of abatement would be to follow the
manufacturer's
operator's manual which states;
1. Before Operating the Machine. Check the following condition and
operation of the seat
belt and the mounts.
2. And; ASME B56-61992 Paragraph 6.2.1: Before starting the rough terrain
forklift
truck: (a) be in operating position and fasten seat belt, if so equipped.