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

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 hazards of moving garbage truck components: MDI High School - On or about January 22, 2007, an employee was injured when he became entangled within an improperly stored cable and hook assembly. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to follow the operator's manual and ensure individuals are clear of any moving parts, mechanisms or components of the unit before actuating the controls, store hook properly on tailgate, equip and operate lifting hooks with safety latches, instruct all employees in the manufacturer's instructions, equip trucks with wheel chocks, and ensure the operator's manual is readily available.