Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 103202255
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/16/1990 X
Initial Penalty: $900.00
Current Penalty: $900.00
Issuance Date: 02/01/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 09
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 were exposed to the hazard of being struck by and/or crushed by trucks and/or trailers when parking brakes are not properly maintained and/or set during the performance of shipping and receiving operations. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is: To establish and enforce an adequate spotter truck inspection and maintenance program which will ensure that spotter trucks are systematically inspected, repaired, and maintained so that spotter trucks and/or combinations of spotter trucks and semi-trailers have a parking brake system adequate to hold the truck or combination on any grade on which it is operated under all conditions of loading on a surface free from snow, ice, or loose material as stipulated in paragraph 12-301(b) of the Uniform Vehicle Code and Model Traffic Ordinance-1987 published by the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances. Essential elements of this program shall include, but not necessarilybe limited to the following: 1) Maintain the following records for each spotter truck: a) An indentification number (if so marked), make, serial number, year and tire size. b) A means to indicate the nature and due date of the various inspection and maintenance operations to be performed. c) A record of inspection, repairs, and maintenance indicating their date and nature. d) A lubrication record. 2) Ensure that each spotter truck is properly lubricated in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and free of oil and grease leaks. 3) Require drivers operating spotter trucks to prepare a signed report at the completion of each day's work which covers at least the following parts and accessories: service brakes (including trailer brake connections), parking, hand brake, steering mechanism, lighting devices and reflectors, tires, horn, windshield wipers, rear vision mirrors, coupling devices, wheels and rims, and emergency equipment. This report shall identify the spotter truck and list any defect or deficiency discovered by or reported to the driver which would affect safety or operation of the spotter truck or result in its mechanical breakdown. If no defect or deficiency is discovered by or reported to the driver, the report shall so indicate. 4) Prior to allowing spotter trucks to be operated, repairs of any items listed on the vehicle inspections report(s) that would be likely to affect the safety or operation of the truck shall be affected. The employer shall certify on the report(s) that the defect(s) or deficiency(ies) has been corrected or that correction is unnecessary before the spotter truck is placed in use. 5) Retain original copies of vehicle inspection reports and certification of repairs for spotter trucks for at least three months from the date the report was prepared. A legible copy of the last vehicle inspection report, certified if required, shall be carried in each spotter truck. 6) Prior to driving a spotter truck the driver shall: a) Satisfy himself/herself that the truck is in safe operating condition. b) Review the last vehicle inspection report carried on the truck. c) Sign the report only if defects or deficiencies were noted by the driver who prepared the report, to acknowledge that the drive has reviewed it and that there is a certification that the required repairs have been performed.
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