OSHA Inspection: SUNBURST SANITATION

Issued

Oct 6, 1995

Abate by

Oct 12, 1995

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

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 April 19, 1995, at Woodside Trail, Jupiter, Florida,
33458, the Mack Truck
License #M6616D, was backing to a pick up area where view to the rear was
blocked, thus
exposing employees at the rear to the hazard of being struck.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to:
(1) While backing, dump men should be visible at all times;
(2) When view to the rear is blocked, vehicle shall stop and be directed;
(3) A written procedure shall be established for backing and observing
dump-men;
(4) Employer to monitor employee's operation of the equipment in the field.
References: Leach Refuse Equipment Safety Precautions and
(ANSI) American National Standard Z245.1 - 1992
Sec 6.2.4-(1-2)