Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: CRUSHING

Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to employees 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: On or about 10/26/99, at the Olive Tree Blvd. work site an employee who operated the "BobCat" #746 was exposed to crushing hazards by being thrown out in front of the machine since the seat belt was locked behind the operators seat and not used and the safety bar was not engaged. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this is strict enforcement of policy prohibiting the operation of equipment by rendering interlocks inoperable. Ensure that mgt. enforces safe practices for skid steer operation and maintence of equipment. Train employee in correct and safe operating proceedure. Reference: Skid-Steer-operators manual #42086530 (OPERATORS MANUAL MAILED TO EMPLOYER) Reference: SAE Standard ANSI/J 1388 (June 1985) PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.