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

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(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: The employer failed to ensure that backhoe/loader operators were properly trained to operate such equipment as follows: a.At Motorcoach Resort, 8175 South Arville, Las Vegas, NV 89139, Backhoe/Loader operations, two employees were exposed to falling in front of a moving backhoe/loader (make: CATERPILLAR, model no. 416C, serial no. 0545, equipment id. no. 00-773) while sitting on the front bucket, which subjected them to incur bodily injuries such as fractures, crushing of limbs, and/or death. Reference: EMI (Equipment Manufacturers Institute Backhoe/Loader Safety Manual for operators and mechanics; page 8. Page 8 For Safe Operation, First Paragraph: For safe operation of this machine, you must be a qualified and authorized operator. To be qualified, you must understand the written instructions supplied by the manufacturer, have training, including actual operation of this machine and know the safety rules and regulations for the jobsite. One feasible means of abatement would be to require all backhoe/loader operators to successfully complete a training course that would include the prohibition of transporting workers on such equipment.