OSHA Inspection: SUNNY FLORIDA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Issued

Oct 30, 1990

Abate by

Nov 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $300

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
the hazard of trucks, with partially blocked visibility to the rear,
backing up to loading docks, thus exposing pedestrian employees, in the
vicinty of the loading docks, to being struck by moving vehicles.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to develop and implement a driver training program as outlined
in the National Safety Council's publication "Motor Fleet Safety Manual"
with special attention to the section entitled "Backing Accident
Prevention" which states as follows:
1) Get out before moving and size up the situation.
2) Back from the driver's side.
3) Back slowly
4) Check both sides as you back, and
5) Use a reliable person to guide you.
On or about 8/22/90.