OSHA Inspection: FRAZIER MASONRY CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 24, 2010

Abate by

Oct 6, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,275 · Current $1,275

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)Child Care Development- The operator was operating Case, model-
580M-EXT, serial
No: N6C400909 Backhoe, with the two Outrigger pads were modified with
bolts and
nuts, instead of the original cutter pins.
AMOUNT OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO
CORRECT THE HAZARD:
1.To follow the American Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) "Safety Manual for
Operating and Maintenance Personnel" which requires that damaged and
missing
parts are replaced, and
2.To follow the Manufacturer's Operator Manual by using only service parts
meeting manufacturer specifications, and
3.To train operators and maintenance personnel to inspect equipment for
defects and
to complete service and repairs before equipment is placed back in service.