Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307526335
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/31/2005 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/28/2005
Nr Instances: 9
Nr Exposed: 11
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/19/2005 | $2,500.00 | 05/31/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/28/2005 | $2,500.00 | 05/31/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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 crushing and struck by injuries due to inadequate maintenance of skid steers: a) Blanding Dirtwork, 15978 E. 106th, Commerce City, Colorado: Case brand 1845C skid steer (#6-PIN# JAF0293771) was operating with a non- functional Operator Presence System in that the seat safety device was inoperable. This condition allowed the operator to actuate the hydraulic controls while outside the operator's seat. The operator working alone at the time of this accident and was installing a coupler pin that had fallen out of the bucket assembly. The employee started the machine, left the operator's seat, lowered the seat bar interlock system, and operated the hydraulic control system to align the bucket assembly hole with the lift arms to install the coupler pin. The operator was found crushed between the lift arms and the front of the skid steer with the engine running. b) Case brand 1845C skid steer (#5-Pin #JAF0274449) was operated with a disabled Operator Presence System in that the seat safety device was inoperable. c) Case brand 1845C skid steer (#7-PIN #JAF0294193) was operating with a disabled Operator Presence System in that the seat safety device was inoperable. d) Case brand 1845C skid steer (rental-PIN #JAF0294193) was operating with a disabled Operator Presence System in that the seat safety device was inoperable. e) Case brand 1845C skid steer (#7-PIN #0294193) was operating with a disabled Operator Presence System in that the seat bar interlock was not working correctly. With the seat bar in the raised position, and the operator sitting in the operator's seat, the left side hydraulic controls were capable of being actuated. The seat bar is a restraining device designed to prevent the hydraulic controls from working when raised. Abatement Note: Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards would be to; follow the safety manual published by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers provided with these machines at the time of purchase. Follow the inspection guidelines outlined on page 11 that states to check items including but not limited to the Operator's Seat Bar/Interlock Control System to ensure correct operation. Additionally, page 2 of this manual states to "check the loader" before you begin work for broken, missing, loose, or damaged parts. f) Case brand 1845C skid steer (#4-PIN #JAF0191893) was operating with the seat belt removed. This unit was equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective system. The ROP system is only functional when the machine operator is restrained inside the opeator's cab with a seat belt. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard would be to follow the SAE J1388 International Surface Vehicle Standard, titled, Personnel Protection-Skid Steer Loaders. Paragraph 6.1 states that loaders shall be equipped with Type 1 seat belt systems which meet ISO 6683 requirements. g) Case brand 1845C skid steer (#7-PIN #JAF0294193) was operating with a non-functioning back up alarm. This poses a struck-by hazard to employees working around the skid steer. h) Case brand 1845C skid steer (#6-PIN #JAF0293771) was operating with a non-functioning back up alarm. This poses a struck-by hazard to employees working around the skid steer. i) Case brand 1845C skid steer rental unit (PIN #JAF0252646) was operating with a non-functioning back up alarm. This poses a struck-by hazard to employees working around the skid steer. Abatement Note: Page 11 of the safety manual states to "check the safety equipment, including but not limited to "back-up" alarms. Additionally, never remove or disconnect any safety device on a piece of equipment". Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
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