OSHA Inspection: ELK MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

Issued

Apr 11, 2012

Abate by

May 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

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 ejection from the vehicle in the event of a roll-over
resulting in crushing
injuries:
a) Tunkhannock Ski Slope - An employee operated a John Deere 4720 compact
utility
tractor without using the seat belt, on or about 10/11/2011.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Among other methods of abatement, one feasible and acceptable method to
correct this hazard
is to ensure:
(1) Employers develop and implement a program that requires operators of
this
type of
equipment that are equipped with operator restraint devices or seat belts
to use the devices. This
could include a written program, training, and disciplinary action for
lack of use.
(2) Enforce the manufacturer's recommendation for use of seat belts when
operating with the
folding Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) in the upright position to
minimize chance of
injury from an accident, such as overturn.

Issued

Apr 11, 2012

Abate by

May 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Apr 11, 2012

Abate by

May 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Apr 11, 2012

Abate by

Apr 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Apr 11, 2012

Abate by

Apr 23, 2012

Issued

Apr 11, 2012

Abate by

Apr 30, 2012