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 a crushing hazard from being struck by the skid steer that was parked on and incline. (a) On September 16,2008 an employee was shoveling dirt from the bucket of the New Holland LS180 skid steer that was parked on an incline of approximately 35grade. The wheels were not blocked and the bucket was off the ground. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct these hazards are to ensure that the skid steer is operated according to manufacturer's recommendations. The operator's manual states, "When parking the skid steer on any slope, engage the parking brake and block the wheels." It further states, "Never exit the skid steer unless the boom and attachment are down resting on the ground or the boom is resting on the boom lock pins." Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation required.