OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL FLORIDA EQUIPMENT RENTALS, INC

Issued

2015-02-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(b): Provisions were not made prior to commencement of the project for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury:  On or about August 16, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not make provisions for prompt medical attention for employees who work in remote locations operating heavy machinery around excavations where they can experience serious injuries.

Issued

2015-02-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(f): A warning system such as barricades, hand or mechanical signals, or stop logs was not utilized when mobile equipment was operated adjacent to an excavation, when such equipment was required to approach the edge of an excavation, and the operator does not have a clear and direct view of the edge of the excavation, a warning system shall be utilized such as barricades, hand or mechanical signals, or stop logs. If possible, the grade should be away from the excavation.  On or about August 16, 2014, at the above addressed job site, a warning system was not used when a bulldozer operator fell into a 15 foot by 10 foot excavation of water while performing back dragging operations adjacent to the hole.