OSHA Inspection: THE MODEL GROUP, INC.

Issued

Nov 29, 2010

Abate by

Jan 13, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

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:
On or about September 15, 2010 an employee was operating a Bobcat S150
skid steer loader
without being familiar with and without inspecting the base to determine
if it was strong enough
for the load applied, thereby exposing the operator, the employee guiding
the loader and the
loader to a potential fall hazard in excess of 12' and a crushing hazard
when the floor failed.
Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard would be to:
- Read and follow the Bobcat Operation and Maintenance Manual which
requires that the
operator must know any prohibited uses or work areas, such as excessive
slopes.
- Read and follow the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Safety Manual
for skid steer
loaders which requires an inspection of the surfaces over which the loader
will travel for holes,
drop-offs, obstacles, rough spots, hidden obstacles, weak spots on floors,
oil spills, wet
spots,slippery surfaces, soft soil, deep mud or standing water or for
anything that may cause loss
of control or roll over.