OSHA Inspection: COX'S FOODARAMA

Issued

Oct 17, 2003

Abate by

Oct 30, 2003

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

***Certification AND Documentation of Abatement Required***
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 crushing hazards while standing between semi-delivery
trucks and the Kelley
Kwik-Plate dockboard: On June 4, 2003 and at times thereto the employer
failed to:
(a)repair or remove from service malfunctioning dockboard located on the
"outside"
dock;
(b)prohibit employee(s) from working at rear of delivery trucks between
the truck
and face-mounted dockboard;
(c)develop and implement a preventative maintenance program;
(d)develop and implement a dock safety program.
Among feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazardous condition
would be to
limit or prevent employee(s) exposure by:
1.Removing malfunctioning dockboards from service until repairs are made.
2.Developing and implementing a routine preventative maintenance proram for
Kelley Kwik-plate dockboards as required by the manufacturer.
3.Installing automated powered dockboards.
4.Developing and implementing a dock safety program which includes but not
limited to:
a.Policy prohibiting employee(s) from working near rear of trucks that are
moving, entering or leaving the docking area.
b.System for notifying truck drivers when it is safe to enter dock area.
c.Policy that trucks are not to be moved until a spotter has verified and
communicated to drivers that all employee(s) are clear of the rear of
trailer and the surrounding dock area.
d.Policy of having employee(s) wear reflective vests when working on/near
dock area.
e.Train all affected employee(s) on established procedures and recognition
of hazards.
f.Establish and enforce a disciplinary program for employee infractions.
Abatement note:  For assistance in developing a safety program reference
INDUSTRIAL
LOADING DOCKBOARDS (Ramps) ANSI-MH 14.1-1978, B-12 and B-13., Kelley-
Kwik Plate Owner's and Operator's manuals, and National Safety Council
Data Sheet,1-
318-REV.84.

Issued

Oct 17, 2003

Abate by

Oct 22, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $810 Reduced

Issued

Oct 17, 2003

Abate by

Oct 22, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $810 Reduced

Issued

Oct 17, 2003

Abate by

Oct 22, 2003

Issued

Oct 17, 2003

Abate by

Nov 19, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $810 Reduced