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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311136105
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,050.00
Issuance Date: 06/04/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/23/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/18/2009 | $1,050.00 | 06/23/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/04/2009 | $1,500.00 | 06/23/2009 | Serious |
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 employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being struck by a garbage truck.: a)Intersection of James St. & Northwest Drive, Northport, NY; an employee performing trash collection activities from and around a garbage truck (1992 Mack Dump Truck, model# RD690SX, VIN# 2M2P290CXN010523) was struck by the truck as it was operated in reverse; on or about 12/10/08 ABATEMENT NOTES: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate this hazard is to enforce compliance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Mobile Wastes and Recycles Materials Collection, Transportation, and Compaction Equipment - Safety Requirements (ANSI) Z245.1-1999, including but not limited to the following paragraphs of the standard: 6.2.3.2 f) - When a vehicle is being operated in reverse, ensuring that the area behind the vehicle is clear; 6.2.3.2 g) - Not crossing or standing behind a vehicle operating, or about to operate, in reverse; 6.2.3.2 h) - Making sure the locations of all co-workers are known before operating the vehicle in reverse; 7.2.11.7 - On vehicles designed to be used with a crew or helpers, warning signs shall be affixed to both sides of the vehicle, near the rear, such as: "WARNING - DO NOT CROSS OR STAND BEHIND VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BACKING"; 7.2.14.2 - An audible warning signal device (back up alarm) shall be provided on all motor vehicles. Alarms shall activate when vehicle is operated in reverse ; 9.3.1.1 - Training shall be provided at least upon initial assignment to a job or , with periodic refresher training as necessary to maintain the required level of competence. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.ce