Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 physical hazards such as shock and bleeding when they did not have ready access to emergency medical care: (a) Dinklage Feed Yard Inc, at 13946 Morgan County Road 21, Fort Morgan, CO: On and preceding 11/26/15, 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 did not have ready access to emergency medical care. Employees performed work operations related to the care and feeding of cattle at a feed lot, including but not limited to operation of and working around heavy machinery, conveyors, and other equipment, entry into permit required confined spaces, and interactions with beef cattle. The feed lot was located approximately six miles from the volunteer fire department. The response time for EMS following an accident on 11/26/15 was approximately twenty two minutes. Employees were not trained in first aid or CPR. Employees did not have ready access to emergency medical care. Abatement Note: Among other methods, feasible abetment methods include: 1. Train employees with regards to first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Note: the American Red Cross supports the position that improved training and access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) could save lives.