OSHA Inspection: T. REA, INC

Issued

Jan 25, 2012

Abate by

Feb 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,940 Reduced

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 struck-by and crushing hazards:
On or about August 3, 2011, an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards
from a large, round
hay bale.  Employee was removing load-securement straps from a load of hay
bales on the step
deck semi tractor-trailer, which was parked alongside a ditch and leaning
towards the ditch.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:  Develop a standard operating procedure for the
loading and
unloading of hay bales and tractor-trailer placement during removal of
load-securement straps.
29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the
abatement of the
above violation is completed.