OSHA Inspection: KAR LIMITED

Issued

Nov 24, 1992

Abate by

Feb 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $625 · Current $313 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 struck-by hazards:
(a)  On or about July 2, 1992, employees were exposed to the
hazards of being struck by shag trucks being operated at night
without adequate illumination to ensure proper vision while
moving and parking the over-the-road semi-truck beef trailers.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to
correct this hazard would be:
(1)  Increase area parking lot lighting; and
(2)  Ensure all driving lights are on while shag trucks are in
operation by controlling them through the ignition
switches.

Issued

Nov 24, 1992

Abate by

Dec 28, 1992

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375