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

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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: (a)Date of Violation:On or About 08/06/13 Location:Loading Dock #09 Condition:Employees unloading produce with forklifts were exposed to crushing hazards as a result of the employer's failure to develop adequate procedures to prevent premature departure of tractor trailers. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be the institution of a specific policy or procedure which would prevent tractor trailer drivers from prematurely departing the loading dock while loading and unloading operations are underway, or the installation of physical/mechanical restraints in accordance with standard industry practice. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.