OSHA Inspection: DODD'S, TRASH HAULING AND RECYCLING, INC.

Issued

Nov 30, 2001

Abate by

Jan 18, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $1,050

General-duty citation text

Section 88.4 - Code of Iowa (2001)
88.4: Employer did not furnish to each of his employee's employment and a
place of
employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are
likely to cause
death or serious physical harm.  Employees were exposed to:
(a)2217 W. 62nd Street North, Newton, Iowa - The employee amputated a
finger
and smashed another while operating a garbage truck compactor.  The
employer did not provide any training for employee(s) and does not have any
manufacturers' operating instruction books on the 1985 Ford truck or the
compactor manufactured by Leach Company, Oshkosh, WI, model #SCII 20
yd, serial no: SCII 1772.  This exposed employees to hazards, such as
amputations, lacerations, and death.  Among other methods, one feasible and
acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to train your
employees
on the truck they are operating.  Referenced by ANSI Z 245.1-1984.  This
condition was noted on November 5, 2001.

Issued

Nov 30, 2001

Abate by

Jan 18, 2002

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750