Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 448874.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 03/15/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $56,000.00
Current Penalty: $40,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 12/11/2012
Final Order: 05/01/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/01/2013 | $40,000.00 | 03/15/2013 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/26/2012 | $56,000.00 | 12/13/2012 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2012 | $56,000.00 | 12/13/2012 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 in that employees were exposed to hazard of being run over by rear-loading refuse collection vehicle: (a) On, or about, May 29, 2012, a helper fell off the back of a rear-loading refuse collection vehicle and was run over by the rear tires of the vehicle as the driver was backing down a city street. The employer did not ensure that employees were prohibited from riding on steps or the loading sill while the vehicle was operating in reverse, per ANSI Z245.1-2008 Section 6.2.5.4. AMONG OTHER METHODS, FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHODS TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD INCLUDE: In accordance with Section 6.2.5.4. of the ANSI Z245.1-2008 Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection, Transportation, and Compaction Equipment, Safety Requirements: When operating or working on any vehicle equipped with riding steps: a: Ensuring that no persons ride on steps when the vehicle is exceeding 10 m.p.h. nor when the distance traveled exceed 0.2 mi; b: Ensuring that no persons ride the steps when operating in reverse; c: Ensuring that no persons ride on the loading sill, the loading platform, or in the hopper of a compactor equipped vehicle; d: Ensuring that no person mounts or dismounts riding steps unless the vehicle is completely stopped; e: Ensuring that no person attempts to collect refuse while riding on the step; and f: Ride facing the side of the vehicle with both hands on the handholds. AND, Section 6.1.4.1., Monitoring the employees activities and taking appropriate action to ensure adherence to safe practices and the employee requirements of this standard.
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