OSHA Inspection: JOSEPH STANLEY

Issued

2014-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 the employees were exposed to struck by hazards:   a. Site - On 5/29/2014 an employee performing paving operations was struck by a Bobcat skid steer (Model- S250, Serial- 52132629) resulting in a severe leg injury and eventual amputation. The bobcat was not equipped with a functioning back-up alarm nor did the operator use an alternative measure such as a spotter while reversing with an obstructed view.

Issued

2014-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $2200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):    a. Site - Employees were exposed to struck by hazards where the employer did not provide for frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite and equipment to be conducted by a competent person.

Issued

2014-09-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    a. Site - Employees performing paving work were not protected from struck-by hazards when the employer did not adequately train and inform employees in reference to safe operating distances around a moving skid steer.