OSHA Inspection: A.E. SAMPSON & SONS LTD

Issued

Apr 10, 2007

Abate by

Apr 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

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 due to getting hit by a front end loader.
A fatality occurred when an operator did not follow manufacturer's
operating
instructions.  The operator did not ensure the area was clear of personnel
prior to
operating the front end loader.  An employee was pinned between the bucket
of the
loader and the building resulting in fatal injuries.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct the
hazard would be to follow the manufacturer's operating instructions and do
not operate
the front end loader unless the area is clear of all people.

Issued

Apr 10, 2007

Abate by

Apr 23, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500