OSHA Inspection: MCDEVITT TRUCKS, INC.

Issued

2008-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1125.00 · Current $1125.00

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 crushing hazards:
Location - Truck Yard:
On or about 12/12/07, an employee was subjected to hand injuries by
adjusting scrap
metal on the truck hydraulic liftgate while it was being raised.
Among other methods, feasible means of abatement methods include:
(1)  Instruct employees to not allow any part of their body to be placed
under, within,
or around any portion of the moving liftgate or its mechanisms, or in a
position that
would trap them between the platform and the floor of truck body (or
between the
platform and the ground) when the liftgate is operating.
(2)  Follow liftgate manufacturer recommendations regarding proper use.
(3)  Replace warning decals and operating manuals as needed.