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

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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: (a)Date of Violation:06/22/06 Condition:Operators and passengers of the ST 350 Workhorse E-Z-Go utility vehicles, being operated on a golf course over hilly terrain to move soil and other loads, and exposed to serious injuries and death in the event of a vehicle overturn, had not been trained in the safe operating instructions recommended by the manufacturer to include, but not limit to, operating the vehicles on slopes, the rated load capacity, and the center of gravity of the vehicles. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to develop and implement an employee training program for the safe operation of the Workhorse E-Z-Go Utility Vehicles in accordance with the manufacturer's Owner's Manual and Services Guide. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.