Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1008753.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 05/08/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/03/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/08/2015 | $2,800.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 employee(s) were exposed to a crushed-by hazard: a) The 2001 HEIL-body packer-type garbage truck (VIN 1M2B210C51M028501) did not have an audible back-up alarm; exposing helper(s) to the hazard of being backed over or crushed by the truck operating in reverse while they are outside the vehicle performing duties relating to alignment of the trunnion bar on each dumpster & hoisting thereof. Condition(s) were noted on or about 11/13/2014. Feasible and effective means of preventing this hazard can be found in section 9.13.2 of ANSI Standard Z245.1- 2012 entitled "Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection, Transportation, and Compaction Equipment-Safety Requirements", as well as USEPA rule for Storage and Collection of Residential, Commercial, and Institutional Solid Waste - 40 CFR Part 243.202-1(d) and Part 243.202-2(b). Among the means of hazard control is providing the following on all refuse collection vehicles, and ensuring their continued functionality via periodic inspection program: 1) audible back-up alarms.
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