OSHA Inspection: PARKS & PARKS WATER WELL SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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: An employee was exposed to a crush hazard by riding on the steps of a Caterpillar 416C Backhoe/Loader.   (a)  Jobsite, Cruger MS - On or about March 27, 2013 an employee was observed riding on the steps of a Caterpillar 416C Backhoe/Loader.

Issued

2013-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(c): In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, hospital, or physician, that is reasonably accessible in terms of time and distance to the worksite, which is available for the treatment of injured employees, a person who has a valid certificate in first-aid training from the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the American Red Cross, or equivalent training that can be verified by documentary evidence, shall be available at the worksite to render first aid.  (a). Jobsite, Cruger MS - On and about March 27, 2013 employees were working at a location where medical care was not reasonably accessible.  The employer did not have anyone trained and certified to provide first aid in the event of a medical emergency.