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 of 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: a) Cheltenham Square Mall - On or about April 17, 2009, an employee was riding in the front end bucket of a Case 580 Loader/Backhoe for a distance of no less than 200 yards in manner that did not provide the employee a safe place to ride. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and accepted means of abatement would be to follow the guidelines and procedures outlined in SAE J153, Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice, regarding adherence to operator's manuals and manufacturer's guidelines with regards to the prohibition of riders. Manufacturer warnings contained on Page 2-5 in the Case 580 Operator's Manual explicitly states "Do not permit riders on the machine". No abatement certification or documentation required.tion