OSHA Inspection: ACME WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

Issued

Jan 6, 2003

Abate by

Feb 24, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 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 crushed while loading/unloading refuse
from a trash truck:
(a) Location - 49 Stony Brook Rd., Westford, MA:
On or about 08/28/02, employees were exposed to crushing injuries during
the
loading/removal of refuse from the trash truck while the compactor
equipment was in
use.
Among other feasible methods of abatement, one acceptable method to
correct the hazard
is:
1. Develop and implement a written policy for the operation of Leach and
other refuse
trucks, while loading or removing refuse from the truck.
2. Train employees on the safe operating procedures for the compaction
equipment used
on the trash trucks, as recommended by the manufacturer.
3. Ensure, on a daily basis, that all compaction equipment is operating
according to
manufacturer's recommendations.