Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 031 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 falls from equipment and into pits, crushed by moving machinery, and being struck by moving equipment. 705 North Farnsworth, Aurora, il The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with the standards set forth in 20 CFR 1910 as evidence by the violations of Part 29 CFR 1910 noted during the course of the inspection. Among others, one feasible and useful means of abatement would be to effectively incorporate the following elements into an accident prevention program: 1) Develop a policy statement of management commitment and leadership toward safety and health with goals established, issued and communication to employees. 2) Develop employees' participation in safety meetings and inspections. 3) Ensure commitment of resources toward program is adequate. 4) Incorporate safety rules and procedures into site operations. 5) Ensure management observes safety rules. 6) Assign a safety designee on site that is knowledgeable and accountable. 7) Ensure supervisors (including foreman) understand safety and health responsibility. 8) Ensure employees adhere to safety rules. 9) Implement a periodic site safety inspection program that involves supervisors. 10) Install preventive controls such as personal protective equipment, maintenance and engineering controls. 11) Take action to address hazards. 12) Develop enforcement procedures by management. 13) Ensure supervisors receive basic training in identification and control of hazards. 14) Develop an employee training program that is ongoing and effective. 15) Require supervisors to perform accident investigations, determine cause, and propose correvtive action. 16) Evaluate injuries, near misses, and illnesses for trends, 17) Develop emergency procedures and training.