Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 316089838
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/22/2012 X
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $4,200.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 05/22/2012
Final Order: 05/17/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 05/17/2013 | $4,200.00 | 05/22/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2012 | $4,200.00 | 05/22/2012 | 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 hazard of being struck by the anchorage point of the roll off container: a) 1307 84th Street, North Bergen, NJ A 10 yard roll off container was being winched up onto a tilt frame truck when the anchorage point of the container broke off and was propelled through the rear window of the truck cab, fatally striking the operator. Violation occurred on or about 12/3/11. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: In accordance with ANSI Z245.1 - 2008, Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection, Transportation, and Compaction Equipment-Safety Requirements, Section 9: 1. In regards to the loading of roll off containers, the employer must evaluate and manage safety issues related to the operation of mobile collection equipment. 2. Develop a safety program to manage safety issues related to the operation of mobile collection equipment, which must include a hazard assessment, an evaluation of the means and methods of controlling the hazards identified in the hazard assessment, a written program to include procedures for the operation, inspection and maintenance of equipment, prohibited practices, record keeping, training requirements, and normative references to documents, such as operating manuals. 3. Ensure all employees, including supervisors and contract laborers, are properly trained for their assigned jobs, tasks and use of related equipment.
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