Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: FALLING

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent 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 slip and trip hazards. On or about March 19, 2012, the employer did not ensure adequate illumination was being maintained exposing employees to slips, trips and fall hazards at the following locations: a. at the outbound dock area, while employees utilize either the east or west stairways, b. at the stage parking area, while employees conduct their pre-check truck inspections. Among other methods, feasible means of abatement may include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Install adequate lighting in accordance with American National Standard Institute (ANSI) for Industrial Lighting RP-7, 1970.