OSHA Inspection: BNLT DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Issued

Dec 5, 2008

Abate by

Dec 10, 2008

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

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 or about October 17,2008, at 12100 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas,
an employee
was exposed to fall and ejection hazards while riding in and standing in
the elevated
bucket of a Case Model 580M backhoeom the bucket of a backhoe while riding
this
bucket and standing inside of the bucket of a backhoe.
Methods to correct hazard include prohibiting the use of a backhoe bucket
as a personnel
platform, prohibiting riding on the machine unless an additional seat with
all of the
proper safety equipment has been installed, follow all manufacturer's
recommendations
in the Safety Section of the Owner's manual and the safety regulations
outlined in the
Safety Manual For Operating and Maintenance Personnel for Wheel
Loader/Tractor,
from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, accompanying the rental
equipment.
DISCLAIMERS:
1)You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above.
2)The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases.
3)The employer is responsible for selection and carrying out an appropriate
abatement method.

Issued

Dec 5, 2008

Abate by

Jan 26, 2009

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750