Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

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 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 a struck-by hazard during vehicle operation: a) On and prior to 09-26-2015, employees in a moving vehicle were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer modified the 1995 Ford Aerostar cargo van, VIN 1FTDA14U4SZA87305 by the placement of two bench seats in the van to accommodate passengers. The bench seats were not secured to the vehicle. b) On and prior to 09-26-2015, employees in a moving vehicle were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer modified the 1995 Ford Aerostar cargo van, VIN 1FTDA14U4SZA87305 by the placement of two bench seats within the van to accommodate passengers. The seats did not have adequate seat belts available for employee use. The seat belts were not secured to the vehicle, nor was there a sufficient number of seatbelts available for the passengers using the van. The vehicle was equipped with one complete seat belt for the rear facing bench seat. Additionally use of seat belts by passengers was not enforced. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this apparent hazardous condition is to install passenger seats and restraint devices according to vehicle manufacturer's requirements. DISCLAIMER: a) The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA. b) The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.