Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY

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 the hazard of being struck by refuse collection vehicles operating in reverse: (a)Sterretts Gap Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania - Employees ride on the step(s) of refuse collection vehicle(s) during reverse operation, thereby being exposed to being struck by the backing vehicle. Methods (i.e. route observations) used to ensure proper use of the equipment, including adherence to safe practices were deficient, as occurred on November 29, 1999. Among other feasible and useful abatement methods to correct this hazard is to comply with American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Z245.1, "Mobile Refuse Collection and Compaction Equipment - Safety Requirements", Section 6.2.4, Vehicles Equipped with Riding Steps which states, "Operators/employees of any vehicle equipped with riding steps shall be responsible for ensuring that no persons ride on steps when the vehicle is backing up, when the vehicle is exceeding 10 mi/hr. or operating in reverse, or when the distance travelled exceeds 2/10 mile." Additionally, ANSI Z245.1, Section 6.1(b) which states, "The employer shall be responsible for monitoring the employee's operation of equipment and taking appropriate action to ensure proper use of the equipment, including adherence to safe practices". VERIFICATION REQUIREDTION