Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 an employee was exposed to a crushing/caught between hazard while operating a ride-on zero turn mower without the rollover protection system (ROPS) in place: a) Equipment yard, 5875 Hulmeville Rd, - on October 14, 2021, an employee operated an Exmark Lazer zero turn mower with the ROPS bar in the down position while loading the mower on a trailer. Among other feasible means of abatement would be to comply with the operators manual which states on page 9: There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. *Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt. *Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. *Do Not wear seat belt when the roll bar is down. *Drive slowly and carefully. *Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.