OSHA Inspection: CLEVELAND TRINIDAD PAVING CO.

Issued

Nov 21, 1995

Abate by

Nov 27, 1995

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

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:
On and before August 21, 1995, employees performing pavement construction
activities on
West 204th Street were subjected to the hazards of falling from the rear
of moving pick-up
trucks and striking the pavement or ground resulting in fractures,
concussions, multiple
internal injuries and or death while moving about the construction site
riding on the tailgate
or in the rear compartments of pick-up trucks.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the
hazard is to follow
the safety requirements provided hereinafter:
(a)Prohibit employees from riding on motor vehicles or in the rear
compartments
of
vehicles and pick-up trucks unless adequate seating systems are installed
per 49 CFR
571.207 and occupant crash protection provided per 49 CFR 571.208.
(b)Tools and materials transported in the same compartment with employees
shall be
secured to prevent movement.
(c)Document and implement procedures for the above safe work practices and
enforce
these procedures.

Issued

Nov 21, 1995

Abate by

Nov 27, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $649 Reduced

Issued

Nov 21, 1995

Abate by

Dec 9, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $649 Reduced

Issued

Nov 21, 1995

Abate by

Nov 27, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $650 Reduced