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 working behind a rear loading compacting truck that was operating in reverse were exposed to being struck by the truck. a) 2463 Davis Court, Milford Township - On or about 16 December 2010, the driver of the 1993 Ford Motor Trash Truck, being operated in reverse, did not know the locations of the employees who had been loading trash into the rear of the truck. Abatement Note: Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to: Ensure that employees follow the standards as outlined in the ANSI Standard Z245.1-2008 for Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials---Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection, Transportation, and Compaction Equipment - Safety Requirements.aste Equipment Technology Association Section 6.2.3.2 Driving and riding positions: When driving or riding in the vehicle. 1) Section 6.2.3.2 (f): When a vehicle is being operated in reverse ensuring that the area behind the vehicle is clear. 2) Section 6.2.3.2 (h): Making sure the locations of all co-workers are known before operating the vehicle in reverse. 3) Section 6.2.3.3: Use high visibility apparel. 4) Section 7.2.13: An external audible warning signal device (back-up alarm) shall be provided on all motor vehicles. In order to comply with this section either repair and maintain the manufactured installed horns and install and/or repair the reverse signal alarms. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.