OSHA Inspection: A4 ENTERPRISES, INC

Issued

Nov 29, 2007

Abate by

Dec 11, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,125 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 a crushing hazard:
On or about 9/21/07, the exposing employer, A-4 Enterprises, Inc., did not
ensure that
employees operating the Caterpillar CS 323-C Vibratory Soil Compactor were
utilizing seat
belts. The employees who were operating the equipment without utilizing
the seat belt that was
available on the equipment, were exposed to a crushing hazard.
Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method can be
found in the Operators Manual under the Safety Section, which instructs
operators: A seat belt
should be worn at all times during machine operation to prevent serious
injury or death in the
event of  an accident or machine overturn.

Issued

Nov 8, 2007

Abate by

Nov 21, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,125 Reduced