Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 113460158
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/12/2000 X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 08/10/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing injuries and/or death: On or about March 6, 2000, at Leach Packmaster's refuse equipment #17, an employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck or crushed by a dislodged dumpster during the process of emptying its contents into the rear hopper of the refuse collector as the container (dumpster) lifting hook was not equipped with a safety latch. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide the following: (1) Container lifting hooks that are equipped with a safety latches, such as containing a spring loaded bar which prevents disengagement of the hook from the container. (2) Properly maintaining mobile equipment to meet all applicable regulatory safety standards. (3) Providing for instruction and training of employees in safe methods of work before assigning them to operate, clean, service, maintain, or repair the equipment. Such instruction and training shall include procedures provided by the manufacturer. The employer shall maintain records of the names of employees trained and the dates of the training. (4) Monitoring the employees operation of equipment and taking appropriate action to ensure proper use of equipment, including adherence to safe practices. (5) Establishing and following a program of periodic and regular inspections of all equipment to ensure that all parts, component equipment, and safeguards are in safe operating condition and adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures. This shall include keeping all malfunction reports, and records of inspections and maintenance work performed. (6) Specifically inspecting safety equipment and other protective devices to ensure that these devices are not disabled or bypassed, and not to permit the operation of mobile equipment unless these devices are fully functional. Reference is based upon the American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z245.1, "Safety Requirements for Mobile Refuse Collection and Compaction Equipment - Safety Requirements. DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM
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