OSHA Inspection: ABERCROMBIE TRUCKING

Issued

Jul 6, 1999

Abate by

Jul 12, 1999

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish to employees 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: an employee was not required to remain in a position
that was visible to
the truck driver's sight or in his mirrors when backing and the driver was
not required to stop
the truck and wait when backing and visual contact with the employee
behind the truck is not
established.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement is:
train the employees
in the proper safe backing operation of truck and trailers and to stop
vehicle movement when
visual contact with employees behind the truck is not established.
CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED