Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315629642
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/29/2012 X
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,200.00
Issuance Date: 02/23/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 350
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | A: Amendment | 04/26/2012 | $2,200.00 | 02/29/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/23/2012 | $3,000.00 | 02/29/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 hazards of being struck by motor vehicle(s). On or about 15 December 2011, and at times prior thereto, an employee traversing a public parking lot on foot at a CEFCO truck stop in Cameron TX was exposed to high traffic hazards from the movement of semi-tractor trailer rigs while performing truck driving duties without the use of a reflective vest. Employees who operate company vehicles are subject to vehicular traffic when making stops in the course of their deliveries and pick-upss, while taking required breaks at truck stops or other public businesses, or in the event of a roadside incident such as a mechanical breakdown. Feasible means of abatement for this hazard, among others, includes the following measures: 1. Provide high-visibility reflective vests or clothing to employees for their use during periods when they are on foot subject to vehicular traffic and/or poor visibility due to weather conditions. 2. Train employees to recognize and be more alert to hazards within parking lots or along side roadways while they are on foot. 3. Establish and maintain a safety and health program for the employee(s) to follow emphasizing the use of high-visibility clothing or vests while outside of the cab and on foot. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the obligation, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are not protected from the hazards of moving vehicles while on foot.
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