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

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 fall hazard: On June 23, 2005 and other times prior thereto, at this location on 1072 Gilbert Drive, Laredo, TX, an employee was riding on the rear bumper of a pick-up truck as it was backing up, exposing him to a fall from the rear bumper of a pick- up truck and to the hazard of being run over. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement, include, but are not limited to: a.Prohibit employees from riding on any part of a motor vehicle other than approved seating, including on the rear bumper; b.Install seating systems which are in compliance with 49 CFR 571.207 and occupant crash protection (e.g. seat belts) per 49 CFR 571.208 in employee transport vehicles and do not exceed the designed personnel capacity of the vehicle; c.Develop safe work practices and written procedures for employee transportation at the jobsite; d.Document employee training and utilize progressive discipline to ensure enforcement of the rules.