Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313781189
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/06/2010 X
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/14/2010
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 08/10/2010
Final Order: 06/08/2011
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/08/2011 | $2,000.00 | 08/06/2010 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/14/2010 | $3,000.00 | 08/06/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 the skid steers were not in good repair as they were leaking hydraulic fluid and safety devices such as backup alarms were malfunctioning, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards. a)Kenton Iron Products LLC, Kenton, Ohio: On or about January 19, 2010, the employer did not ensure that the Bobcat skid steer, Model S130, Serial #527311637 used in the foundry to complete various tasks, was in good repair while being operated by employees, in that it had a hole in the chain case that was leaking hydraulic fluid. b)Kenton Iron Products LLC, Kenton, Ohio: On or about January 19, 2010, the employer did not ensure that the Bobcat skid steer, Model S130, Serial #527311637 used in the foundry to complete various tasks, was in good repair while being operated by employees, in that it was not equipped with a functioning back-up alarm. c)Kenton Iron Products LLC, Kenton, Ohio: On or about January 19, 2010, the employer did not ensure that the Bobcat skid steer, Model S185, Serial #5303151390 used in the foundry to complete various tasks, was in good repair while being operated by employees, in that it had a hole in the hydraulic holding tank that was leaking hydraulic fluid. d)Kenton Iron Products LLC, Kenton, Ohio: On or about January 19, 2010, the employer did not ensure that the Bobcat skid steer, Model S185, Serial #5303151390 used in the foundry to complete various tasks, was in good repair while being operated by employees, in that it was not equipped with a functioning back-up alarm. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to ensure that skid steers are maintained and operated according to the Association of Equipment Manufactures (AEM) manual "Skid Steer Safety Manual for Operating and Maintenance Personnel" 2004 edition. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation ( using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.