OSHA Inspection: U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES DBA PUEBLO DISPOSAL

Issued

May 19, 2004

Abate by

May 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The 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 crushing injuries while operating a vehicle with
a disabled alarm:
a) On or about March 6, 2004, U.S. Waste Industries, Inc., did not ensure
that employees
were protected from injury, in that the tailgate alarm had been disabled
on truck (#408) and
on several other trash trucks.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazardous condition would be to develop an inspection criteria in
accordance with ANSI
Z245.1-1992, Section 6.1(k) to ensure proper operation of safety equipment
and protective
devices.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item
(see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").