OSHA Inspection: TOWN OF NEWTOWN DPW HIGHWAY (ROAD JOB)

Issued

Nov 19, 2007

Abate by

Dec 24, 2007

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $168 Reduced

General-duty citation text

31-372-101
Section 31-370(a) of the Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Act:
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 an
employee was exposed to the hazards of falling from equipment not designed
by the
manufacturer for riding while the machine was in operation/moving:
Location:
A)Riverside Road (on the street).
1)An employee was riding on the side of a wheel loader not designed
by the manufacturer as a riding position for personnel.
Feasible Methods of Abatement.
a)Develop, implement and enforce a written policy that
prohibits employees from riding on equipment not designed
for personnel.
b)Train employees on written policy.