Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 crushed by the bucket lift arms on the mustang 940 Rubber tire front end loader due to: (a)Safety features such as the seat belt locking mechanism were not being inspected on a routine basis. (b)The operators cab was not maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. (c)Employees were not trained on the safety features of this equipment. (d)Safety equipment was replaced by other than that authorized by the manufacture. (e)Seat belt locking mechanism was rendered inoperative. Possible and feasible abatement methods are: (a)To conduct document inspections of this item and other safety items on a daily basis. (b)Clean and maintain the operator's cab in a clean and orderly fashion. (c)Employees should be trained on all safety features of this equipment, as per the operators manual, before being allowed to operate this equipment. (d)Safety equipment should be replaced by equipment authorized by the manufacturer.