Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315716555
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/21/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/15/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 01/10/2012
Final Order: 12/07/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/07/2012 | $7,000.00 | 12/21/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/15/2011 | $7,000.00 | 12/21/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 injury from a moving trash truck, including falling from the vehicle while standing on an area which is not designed for the purpose of standing and riding and being crushed against a stationary object while travelling on the truck in reverse: (a) Location - Bruce Street, Methuen, MA: On or about 07/12/2011, an employee was exposed to the hazard of falling from a trash truck to the ground below, while riding on the rear hopper sill of the truck. (b) Location - Bruce Street, Methuen, MA: On or about 07/12/2011, an employee was exposed to being crushed against a stationary object while riding on the exterior of the trash truck operating in reverse. Among other methods, feasible abatement methods include: enforce compliance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Mobile Wastes and Recycles Materials Collection, Transportation, and Compaction Equipment Safety Requirements (ANSI) Z245.1-2008 including but not limited to following pargraphs of the standard: 6.2.3.2 h) Making sure the locations of all co-workers are known before operating the vehicle in reverse Also NSWMA/WASTEC Manual of Recommended Safety Practices 1. Develop and implement a company policy prohibiting employees from riding on the truck when the vehicle is backing up, when the vehicle is exceeding 10 mph or operating in reverse, or when the distance travelled exceeds 2/10 mile. 2. Train employees in the company's policies on riding in the rear of trash trucks. 3. Implement a program for monitoring employee's operation of equipment and adherence to safe practices. Note: in addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19cee
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