OSHA Inspection: DUDLEY CONSTRUCTION, LTD

Issued

2018-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $6338.00 Reduced

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 employees were exposed to the hazards of being ejected from the all terrain vehicle:    On or about June 19, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer was using all-terrain vehicles to transport employees off-road to the work location without ensuring that employees were restrained in the seats to prevent ejection in the event of a rollover.

Issued

2018-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $6338.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(4): The employer did not ensure that the employee(s) required to operate equipment and machinery was qualified by training or experience.    On or about June 19, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer was using all-terrain vehicles to transport employees off-road to the work location without ensuring that employees were thoroughly and effectively trained in the manufacturer's instructions of the Polaris Ranger ATV, exposing employees to the hazards of ejection.

Issued

2018-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about June 19, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer was using all-terrain vehicles to transport employees off-road to the work location without ensuring that employees were thoroughly and effectively trained in protective measures and hazards to be avoided while operating or riding in the Polaris Ranger ATV, exposing employees to the hazards of ejection.

Issued

2018-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $6338.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, was not protected by protective helmets.    On or about June 19, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer was using all-terrain vehicles to transport employees off-road to the work location without ensuring that employees were wearing helmets while operating or riding in the vehicle.