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 employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck- by a motor vehicle. For sales and delivery operations in Taylor, TX: On or about May 05, 2011, employees exiting the vehicle were exposed to hazards from the movement of a delivery truck while performing house calls in a residential neighborhood. Feasible means of abatement for this hazard, among others, includes the following measures: 1. Establish and communicate standard procedures to ensure nearby personnel are visually located outside of an established danger zone before moving vehicles or equipment. 2. Maintain visual contact between the driver and worker(s) on foot. 3. Operators must posses a valid driver license. 4. Train employees in the safe operations of the vehicle utilizing the owner operator manual. 5. Establish and maintain a safety and health program for the employee(s) to follow. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, 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 employee are not exposed to hazards of moving trucks.