OSHA Inspection: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS/WESTERN REGION/COLORADO RIVER AGENCY

Issued

2016-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.28(a): The employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions.  (a) Excavation Site - On or about 12 August, 2016, an employee was observed not wearing personal protective equipment, a seatbelt, while operating the CAT front loader.  (b) Excavation Site - On or about 12 August, 2016, an employee was observed not wearing personal protective equipment, a seatbelt, while operating the Gradall excavator.

Issued

2016-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)(ii): Earth moving or compacting equipment which had an obstructed view to the rear was operated in reverse gear; without a reverse signal alarm distinguishable from the surrounding noise level or an employee who signaled that it was safe to do so.  (a) Excavation Site - On or about 12 August, 2016, an employee was observed operating the Caterpillar front loader in reverse with no audible alarm or spotter.