OSHA Inspection: EDLIN PLUMBING, INC.

Issued

Jul 6, 2007

Abate by

Jul 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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:
(a)On June 22, 2007, at a location near 1801-1805 Gates Drive West, Platte
City,
Missouri, an employee was exposed to possible fall and/or amputations
hazards
from "riding the bucket" of a backhoe to get into and out of the trench.
The fall
hazard included falling over 8 feet to the bottom of the trench and the
amputation
hazard were posed by the scissoring action from the backhoe's articulated
arm
and bucket attachment.
An acceptable means of abatement would be to positively require employees
to maintain a safe
distance from the backhoe or any of its moving parts anytime the devise is
in operation, and
to provide ladders, ramps or stairways so that the employees have a safe
means for getting into
and out of the trenches.
Abatement certification is required for this violation (using the
CERTIFICATION OF
CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition,documentation demonstrating
that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This
documentation
may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of
the equipment,
photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 6, 2007

Abate by

Jul 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced

Issued

Jul 6, 2007

Abate by

Jul 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced

Issued

Jul 6, 2007

Abate by

Jul 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced

Issued

Jul 6, 2007

Abate by

Jul 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced