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 the employer did not meet the operator responsibility to operate the rough terrain forklift safely: (a)Double J Disposal at 20754 Austin Rd., Austin, CO 81410: The employer, did not ensure the forklift operator fully understood his responsibility to operate the forklift safely in that the forklift operator had not developed safe working habits. This condition exposed the employees to a struck by hazard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to perform the following: Read and follow ASME B56.6-1992, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers - An American National Standard - Safety Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks paragraph Section 6.1 Operating Safety Rules and Practices. Paragraph 6.1.2 reads "This equipment can be dangerous if not used properly. The operator shall develop safe working habits and also be aware of hazardous conditions in order to protect himself, other personnel, the rough terrain forklift truck, and other material." Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification