OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN MARINE CONSTRUCTORS, INC.

Issued

2004-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $450.00 · Current $315.00 Reduced

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 recogn
ized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm
to employees: a. On or about February 27, 2004 - at the above addressed jobsite
, the bucket of the John Deere 330LC Excavator was used as a working platform fo
r an employee performing cutting operations on the existing sea wall. Among othe
r methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods include, but are not limite
d to the following: a. Follow the Equipment Manufacturers Institute safety manua
l for operators and mechanics of hydraulic excavators which states "Never use a
bucket for a work platform or personnel carrier", and b. Follow the John Deere O
perators Manual for 330LC and 370 Excavators which states "Only allow the operat
or on the machine. Keep riders off."

Issued

2004-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $750.00 · Current $525.00 Reduced

Issued

2004-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Issued

2004-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00