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 crushing hazards: Facility: Employees operating the 1977 Catepillar TC30 LP forklift were not provided with seat belts. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to install a seat belt retro-fit package and require that seatbelts be worn when the truck is operated. Abatement Certification Is Requiredation