OSHA Inspection: CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.

Issued

Sep 1, 1998

Abate by

Sep 4, 1998

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,050 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 the hazard of being caught in the moving parts of the
conveyor:
a.Baggage room -
Employees are exposed to the hazard of being struck by or caught in the
moving
parts of the conveyor because they are not properly trained; on or about
6/18/98.
b.Baggage room -
Employees are exposed to the hazard of being struck by or caught in the
moving
parts of the conveyor because the operators were not aware of the
locations of the
emergency stop buttons; on or about 6/18/98.
c.Baggage room -
Employees are exposed to the hazard of being struck by or caught in the
moving
parts of the conveyor because there were no routine inspections and
preventive
maintenance programs conducted to insure that the conveyor is safe to
operate;
on or about 6/18/98.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible method to reduce this
hazard is as
follows:
1.Employees in the bag room should be trained in the normal
operation of the conveyor and also trained in emergency situations.
2.All emergency stop devices should be clearly marked and readily
accessible.
3.Employees are aware of the location of the emergency stops and
how they operate.
4.Set up an inspection program so that the conveyors are inspected
periodically for any defect that may render the conveyor unsafe to
operate.
5.When a conveyor is found to be unsafe to operate tag it out
immediately and notify the maintenance department.
6.Set up a preventive maintenance program to help insure the
conveyors operate safely.

Issued

Sep 1, 1998

Abate by

Oct 20, 1998

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,050 Reduced