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

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was 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 being thrown from or crushed by in-plant railcars: The employer does not ensure that the in-plant railroad tracks are in safe operating condition exposing employees to crushing hazards from derailing railcars. This violation was most recently observed at the employer's worksite located at 407 West Brentwood on or about November 11, 2008 on track "G", and times prior thereto, where a railcar derailed at the joint between the 60# and 100# rails that were observed not securely joined together. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct the hazards are (1) to ensure that the proper size rails, compromise bars or other connecting devices, are joined together and securely bolted; (2) implement and conduct monthly or more frequent inspections of the tracks to monitor and assess the tracks' condition. DISCLAIMERS: 1. You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1910.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that tracks are maintained in safe operating condition.