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 injuries while operating equipment that did not have an adequate preventive maintenance program: a) On or about February 28, 2007 and at times prior, Ricway Roustabout & Water Service did not ensure that employees were protected from truck operation hazards. The water trucks were not inspected and maintained in a proper fashion. 1. The company did not require drivers to do a complete daily inspections and record the results. 2. Trucks were not given regular operational inspections of safety areas such as brakes, suspension, tires, and steering by a qualified inspector/mechanic. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to create a preventative maintenance program which would include daily and timed maintenance inspections of all trucks that comply with the manufactures recommendations and Title 49 CFR Part 396. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification