OSHA Inspection: MITCHELL AND STARK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.

Issued

Mar 29, 1985

Abate by

Apr 5, 1985

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $300

General-duty citation text

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:
a) On or about March 5, 1985, at the jobsite located at Becca Avenue and
Kelly Road, Naples, Florida, a Caterpillar 950, front-end loader,
serial number 813J053, was transporting a pump suspended by a chain
from the bucket; which blocked the drive's view of the employees
exposing employees to the hazard of being crushed by the front-end
loader.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to keep the bucket as low as possible to the
ground;  approximately 15 inches above ground, when traveling forward
to ensure adequate visibility for the driver of the guide for front-end
loaders (Caterpillar Tractor Company Operator's Guide) or to use a more
adequate means than a front-end loader for transporting equipment.

Issued

Mar 29, 1985

Abate by

Apr 5, 1985