OSHA Inspection: BRAVO TRASH SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Nov 8, 1989

Abate by

Nov 11, 1989

Issued

Nov 6, 1989

Abate by

Dec 6, 1989

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

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:
a) On or about September 15, 1989 and at times prior thereto; employees
were exposed to crushing injuries during the loading/removal of
refuse from the trash truck while the compactor equipment was in use.
Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method of abatement to
correct the hazard is to develop and implement;
1) A written policy pertaining to employees entering the compactor area
of trash trucks. This written policy shall, at a minimum, contain
the following:
a) The control handle for the compactor at the back of the trash truck
shall be in the neutral position.
b) The power take-off control in the cab of the trash truck shall be in
the off position.
c) The trash truck shall have its engine shut-off and the keys removed
form the ignition and in the possession of the person operating the
compactor.
d) Training of all employees in the procedure for entering the compactor
area of trash trucks.
e) Supervision and enforcement of the written policy.
f) Insure that the speed up system switch located at the back of the
trash truck is functioning properly per manufacturer's
recommendation.

Issued

Nov 6, 1989

Abate by

Nov 8, 1989

Issued

Nov 6, 1989

Abate by

Nov 16, 1990

Issued

Nov 6, 1989

Abate by

Dec 6, 1989

Issued

Nov 6, 1989

Abate by

Dec 6, 1989

Issued

Nov 6, 1989

Abate by

Dec 6, 1989