OSHA Inspection: TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGIES OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.

Issued

2012-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

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 a struck-by hazard.
(a)At the jobsite located at Port Kent, NY, on or about 7/18/11:  A Barbco
36-500
auger-boring machine was not being operated in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions that state "always securely attach the casing
to the
master casing pusher."  The casing was not secured to the casing pusher
which
increased the likelihood of the machine overturning.
Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement for
this
hazard is:
1)Follow the manufacturer's instruction for "Operation Safety" under the
heading
"DANGER-MACHINE UPSET" which states: "Always securely attach the casing
to the master casing pusher.  The weight of the casing and the ground
resistance
add to the stability of the machine, deterring machine upset."
2)Ensure that additional precautions are taken to prevent machine upset
during use,
i.e. anchoring track sections to a suitable base.