OSHA Inspection: RYDER SYSTEM, INC. (COMPLETE AUTO TRANSIT DIV.)

Issued

Jun 24, 1987

Abate by

Jul 28, 1987

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 slips, trips and/or falls from elevation:
a) These hazards were observed May 26, 1987, but existed on May 22, 1987
on the over-the-road auto transport carrier #9574 (also known as a
quick loader or city carrier) and were created by hydraulic oil on
rungs of the fixed ladder located on the driver's side of the truck.
In addition, the antislip grating on the walkway, nine (9) feet, six
(6) inches above the ground on the driver's side was damaged.
On May 22, 1987, an employee in the process of unloading a
convertible automobile, fell from the top of the carrier to the
pavement below, suffering fatal injuries.
Methods of abatement may include, but are not limited to:
1) Repairing damaged anti-slip grating on the carriers;
2) Repairing and maintaining all hydraulic hoses such that leaks will
not affect walking surfaces;
3) Training of all employees on hazard recognition on a scheduled basis;
4) Daily inspection of the transport carriers for unsafe conditions;
5) On-the-job training when new work procedures are impelemented, i.e.,
changing direction for convertibles.