OSHA Inspection: TROYER MASONRY

Issued

Aug 6, 2009

Abate by

Aug 11, 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 employmnent 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:
On or about 06/15/09; During construction activities; The bucket of the
New Holland 650E
Excavator was used to transport employees from one job site down the
street to another job site.
Amoung other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods include,
but not limited to
the following: a. Follow the Equipment Manufacturers Institue safety
manbual for operators and
mechanics of hydraulic Backhoe/Loaders which states "Never use a bucket
for a work platform
or personnel carrier" and b. Follow the New Holland Operators manual for a
650E which states
"Your Backhoe/Loader is a ONE-PERSON Machine. NEVER PERMIT RIDERS.