OSHA Inspection: SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT

Issued

Jan 10, 2008

Abate by

Jan 23, 2008

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 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
employees were exposed to employees were exposed to the hazard of striking
objects in the
roadway:
a) Entrance to Fall Line Parking Lot: On November 13, 2007, and at times
prior
thereto, employees operating ATVs on the roadways were exposed to the
hazard of striking wire rope cables extended across a road in order to
restrict
access. The wire rope gate/barricade was not made visible with an object
marker sign nor was a warning sign placed to alert employees of conditions
that might not be readily apparent when operating ATVs or other vehicles on
this road.
Note: Abatement certification and documentation IS required for this item.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to
comply
with the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 2003 Edition. Chapter 3C
describes
the requirements of marking obstructions within the roadway and
end-of-roadway makers
which includes, but is not limited to, design, placement, inspection,
maintenance, and
retroreflectivity and/or illumination. In addition, Chapter 5C describes
the use and design of
warning signs on low-volume roads to provide advance warning to the road
user of
unexpected conditions on or adjacent to the roadway that might not be
readily apparent.

Issued

Jan 10, 2008

Abate by

Jan 23, 2008

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 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
employees were exposed to rollover and/or struck by hazard(s) while
operating ATVs.
a)Establishment: On November 13, 2007, and at times prior thereto, the
employer did not ensure employees had been trained, were qualified, and
safely operated All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) including, but not limited to,
appropriate speeds, operating surfaces, emergency braking and maneuvers,
tire
pressures, and driving behavior.
Note: Abatement certification and documentation IS required for this item.
Feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard include:
1) Obtaining the operator''s manuals for the model of ATV used and
ensuring employees are
familiar with the manufacturer''s safe operating instructions; and
2) Implementing an ATV safety training program such as the ATV Safety
Institute''s ""Rider
Course"" to provide hands-on training and knowledge of proper ATV
operation.