OSHA Inspection: ANNISTON CONCRETE AND ASPHALT CO

Issued

Sep 30, 2008

Abate by

Oct 6, 2008

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

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 being crushed:
a.On or about June 2, 2008, at 1000 George Douthit Drive SW, Jacksonville,
AL,
a Dynapac CA 151 vibration roller compactor was operated on a 30-degree
grade
and was subjected to turn over.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is:
Drive slowly when turning corners.
Avoid side hill travel.  Operate up and down the slope.
Ensure that at least two thirds of the drum width rest on the already
compacted ground
when driving close to edges or holes.
Use special caution when operating on rough or uneven ground.  Always
maintain a
speed consistent with working conditions.

Issued

Sep 30, 2008

Abate by

Oct 6, 2008

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900