OSHA Inspection: SIMPLOT LIVESTOCK COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2008-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1700.00

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 a crushing hazard from the equipment
rolling-over:
a)Maintenance shop: On or about April 2, 2008 and times prior thereto, a
John
Deere row-crop utility tractor, equipped with a Edwards Equipment reverse
steering fork lift attachment kit, was operated on the public highway at
full
speed, with the operator facing backwards.
Note 1) One feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to obtain a
rough terrain powered
industrial truck that will operate safely on paved and unpaved roads,
which the operator has
the option to face forward when traveling.
Note 2) Abatement certification is required for this item.