OSHA Inspection: DIAMOND CONCRETE WNY INC.

Issued

2023-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.601(b)(4)(ii): The vehicle was backed up without the observer giving the signal that it was safe to do so:    a) On or about 06/07/2023 at a paving project located on Interstate 90, westbound, near mile marker 400, Pembroke, New York; employees performing milling and paving operations on the New York State Thruway were working around dump trucks that were backing up to milling machines and paving machines. A dump truck backing up to a paving machine struck an employee standing behind the truck. The dump truck backed up without the aid of a spotter to ensure the blind spot was clear.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2023-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.601(b)(14): All vehicles in use were not checked at the beginning of each shift to assure that the following parts, equipment, and accessories were in safe operating condition and free of apparent damage which could cause failure while in use: service brakes, including trailer brake connections; parking system (hand brake); emergency stopping system (brakes); tires; horn; steering mechanism; coupling devices; seat belts; operating controls; and safety devices.   a) On or about 06/07/2023 at a paving project located on Interstate 90, westbound, near mile marker 400, Pembroke, New York; employees performing milling and paving operations on the New York State Thruway were working around dump trucks that were backing up to milling machines and paving machines. A dump truck backing up to a paving machine struck an employee standing behind the truck. The dump truck had damage to brake hoses and brakes out of proper adjustment and a backup alarm that was not working.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED