OSHA Inspection: ANTIQUE BRICK AND GRANITE LLC

Issued

Aug 15, 2011

Abate by

Sep 1, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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
using and operating the
skid-steers are exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards.
On or about February 15, 2011 the hydrostatic brakes (parking/holding
brakes) on the
skid-steer had hydraulic fluid on them from a leaking seal; causing
improper brake
function and exposing the employee to crushing/struck-by hazards.
Among other methods, other feasible and acceptable methods to correct
these hazards
are:
(1)Follow Association of Equipment Manufacturers'(AEM) Safety Manual for
Operating and Maintenance Personnel for Skid-Steers, section: Prepare for
Safe
Operation; Check the Loader. "Check the parking brake for proper
operation".
Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repair the skid-steer at required and
regular intervals in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required.
Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be
submitted within ten (10)
calendar days after the abatement date.ment