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 an employee (spotter) was exposed to the hazard of being struck by a truck, as the driver of the truck was unable to clearly see the employee: A feasible and useful means of abatement includes, but is not limited to the following actions: 1) Make sure employees are wearing "High Visibility Clothing" or a reflective/retroreflective Traffic Vest as recommended by the American National Standard Institute 2) Reinstitute a means of communication between the spotter and the equipment operator to ascertain the position of the spotter ie. radio! 3) Train employees to recognize the importance of wearing high-visibility clothing and reflective vests and enforce company safety rules that require employees to wear such clothing. OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE: 29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition. a)Location: In front of Lot 112 Rouse Run Circle. An employee was struck by a Ford dump truck (68,800 lbs) as he was directing the truck back into the dump area. The driver of the truck lost view of the employee. The employee was not wearing any "high visibility" clothing such as a bright orange, green, yellow or a reflective material. Violation occurred on or about 7/28/2003