Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY

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 was 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 hazard of being struck by a run away tractor: a) Worksite, Quail Hill Farm,- The Safety Start Switch was disconnected and not functioning as intended on a 1990 Case International, Model #495, Serial #17332529, equipped with a front mounted hydraulic bucket, Model Jag 0219905; on or about 11/30/10. ABATEMENT NOTES: Among other feasible methods to reduce this hazard is to comply with the precepts and warnings contained in the Case International Tractor Owners Manual: a. Repair or replace the Safety Start Switch, as per ref- WARNING on page VIII-" Engine can start with the transmission in gear when neutral or Safety Start Switch is bypassed...Machine run-away can cause injury or death to operator and by-standers". b. Provide instruction, training and monitor for safe methods of work for employees who operate, clean and service equipment. As per Ref.-Safety Rules on page VI-"READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY and make sure you understand the controls. All equipment has a limit. make sure you understand the speed, brakes, steering, stability and load characteristics of this machine before you start to operate." Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.