OSHA Inspection: LUDENS IMPLEMENT

Issued

Jul 30, 2009

Abate by

Aug 17, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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/struck-by hazards:
(a) On or about May 18, 2009, an employee was exposed to crushing hazards
while
removing a hydraulic cylinder on an International flatbed trailer when the
ramp on the
trailer fell causing fatal injuries to the employee.
Among other methods, acceptable and feasible means of abatement would be
for the
employer to:
1.  Develop and implement written procedures on how and when to properly
use
cribbing, jack stands, and/or blocks for employees working under any type
of vehicle;
and
2.  Provide specific training on these procedures for employees who work
under vehicles
or other suspended machinery.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion