OSHA Inspection: EDWARD ROSA

Issued

Oct 3, 2012

Abate by

Oct 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being pinned under, crushed, or thrown from a wheel loader.    (a)  On or about June 28, 2012, and at times prior thereto, a Kawasaki Wheel Loader, 65Z IV, used by an employee performing maintenance on a semi trailer, was operated without using the seat belt.          (b)  On or about June 28, 2012, and at times prior thereto, a Kawasaki Wheel Loader, 65Z IV, used for handling dairy farm feed and waste materials, was operated without using the seat belt.           Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 3, 2012

Abate by

Oct 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being pinned under or crushed by a wheel loader.    (a)  On or about June 28, 2012, and at times prior thereto, a Kawasaki Wheel Loader, 65Z IV, was used for performing maintenance on a semi-trailer without safety procedures including chocking the wheels.     (b)  On or about June 28, 2012, and at times prior thereto, a Kawasaki Wheel Loader, 65Z IV, was used for performing maintenance on a semi-trailer without safety procedures including applying the parking break.    (c)  On or about June 28, 2012, and at times prior thereto, a Kawasaki Wheel Loader, 65Z IV, was used for performing maintenance on a semi-trailer without safety procedures including lowering the boom to the ground.         (d)  On or about June 28, 2012, and at times prior thereto, a Kawasaki Wheel Loader, 65Z IV, was used for performing maintenance on a semi-trailer without safety procedures including stopping the engine.         Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.