OSHA Inspection: PHOENIX SITE WORK CORP.

Issued

2008-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $750.00 · Current $750.00

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 the hazard of being struck by the back end of the
excavator cab when it swung
to move a load:
a)228 Underhill Avenue, West Harrison, NY:  The employee working within the
swing radius of the Komatsu PC200LC-7, Serial Number 253289, was exposed
to the hazard of being struck by the back end of the cab; on or about
6/11/08.
NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this
item in
accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.
Among other feasible methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this
hazard is as follows:
1. Follow the Komatsu Operation and Maintenance Manual PC200LC-7L, Page
1-3, Safety
Labels, Paragraph 2 states:  "To prevent SEVERE INJURY or DEATH, do the
following before
moving the machine or its attachments:  Honk horn to alert people nearby;
Be sure no one is
on or near machine in the swing area; Rotate cab for full view of travel
path if it can be done
safely; Use spotter if view is obstructed.
2. Follow the Komatsu Operation and Maintenance Manual PC200LC-7L, Page
1-15, Section
entitled  "Ensuring Good Visibility" states:  "Check for any persons or
obstacles in the area
around the machine and check conditions of the jobsite to ensure that
operations and travel can
be carried out safely.
3. Follow the Komatsu Operation and Maintenance Manual PC200LC-7, Page
1-17, Section
entitled "Safety Rules for Changing Machine Directions" states:  "If there
is an area to the rear
of the machine which cannot be seen, position a signal person.  Take
special care not to hit other
machines or people when turning or swinging the machine."
4. Follow the Komatsu Operation and Maintenance Manual PC200LC-7L, Page
2-95:
SWINGING - WARNING!   The rear of the machine extends outside the track
width.  Check
that the surrounding area is safe before swinging the upper structure."

Issued

2008-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-09-30 00:00:00