OSHA Inspection: HOWARDS OF COLORADO

Issued

Jun 18, 1992

Abate by

Jul 31, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $375 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:
a)   140 West R.R., Wray, CO:  On or about April 2, 1992, and
at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing injuries between
a backing semi-trailer and a railroad car.  Among other methods, one
feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is:
1)  Immediate implementation of a written company policy on
backing vehicles.
2)   Conduct safety briefing immediately prior to operation.
3)   Use of only one spotter.  If sight of spotter is lost -
stop, Do Not Proceed - unitl spotter is located.
4)   Prior to leaving vehicle, set brakes, shut of engine (prior
to any operation).
5)   Chock vehicle trailer.

Issued

Jun 18, 1992

Abate by

Jun 23, 1992

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $75 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1992

Abate by

Jul 21, 1992

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $75 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1992

Abate by

Jul 21, 1992

Issued

Jun 18, 1992

Abate by

Jul 21, 1992