OSHA Inspection: WEST LINKS, INC. DBA WESTCHESTER GOLF COURSE

Issued

Dec 7, 2007

Abate by

Jan 9, 2008

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

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 and/or entrapment
from potential equipment roll over:
a.At the workplace, the employer did not ensure that a roll over
protective structure (ROPS) was
installed on the Hustler Z  zero turn lawnmower model 928028 serial number
06033164 to prevent
injury and/or death in the event of a roll over.
On or about October 4, 2007, an employee sustained injuries that lead to
his death while operating a
zero turn lawnmower near the drop-off of a pond in proximity to hole
number 12 when the
lawnmower rolled off an embankment, and overturned onto the employee
trapping him in the pond
below.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement of this hazard
is
to install a roll over
protective structure (ROPS) as recommended by the manufacturer, when the
terrain creates a potential
for rollover. Additionally, implement a training program that includes
instruction on the safety
precautions as published in the Hustler Z operators manual that must be
followed when operating the
zero turn lawnmowers and/or other similar equipment.

Issued

Dec 7, 2007

Abate by

Jan 9, 2008

Issued

Dec 7, 2007

Abate by

Dec 12, 2007