OSHA Inspection: THOMAS SCHOOL OF HORSEMANSHIP

Issued

Mar 24, 2011

Abate by

Apr 7, 2011

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 harm to employees.
Employees were
exposed to struck by and crushed by hazards:
a) Workplace- The employer workplace practice is to leave keys in the
ignition and in the
"on" position while the vehicles are unattended.  This creates employee
exposure
to the
unexpected movement of these carts; On or about 09/27/10.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among other methods, several feasible methods to reduce this hazard are to:
1) Follow ANSI/ITSDF Safety Standard for Personnel and Burden Carriers
(B.56.8-2006.)
Specifically:
7.3.1.5- When a carrier is to be left unattended, stop the carrier, apply
the parking
brake, stop the engine or turn off the power, turn off the control or
ignition circuit and
remove the key. Block the wheels if carrier is left on an incline.
Additionally, for electric
carriers, the forward and reverse directional controls should be
neutralized.
7.3.1.6- A carrier is considered unattended when the operator is 25 feet
or more
from the carrier which remains in his view, or whenever the operator
leaves the carrier and
it is not in his view. When the operator is dismounted and within 25 feet
of the carrier still
in his view, he still must have controls neutralized and parking brake set
to prevent
movement.
7.2.1- The user shall conduct an operators' training program prior to use
of cart.
7.2.2- Succesful completion of the operators' training program shall be
required
prior to operation of the carrier. The program shall be conducted in its
entirety to all new
operators and not condensed to those claiming prior experience.
2.  Follow manufacturers' operating instructions (which are posted on the
dashboard of each
golfcart.) They include, but are not limited to;
Before leaving the vehicle, turn key "off", place "Forward/Reverse" switch
in
Neutral and engage the PARK (upper) brake.
Note: The employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this
item in
accordance with 1903.19