OSHA Inspection: METRO AUTO AUCTION

Issued

2004-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1400.00 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 struck-by and/or caught-in between  hazards, in that:
(a)On or about February 9, 2004, the 2000 Ford F250 Pickup (VIN:
1FTNF21FOYEA25305) was modified with a deicing salt tank that obstructed
vision to the rear when backing, exposing workers in the lot to a struck by
hazard.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
this
hazard include equipping such vehicles with a reverse signal alarm audible
above
the surrounding noise level, additional rear view mirrors, or use of signal
personnel during backing.
Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required.
Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be
submitted
within ten (10)
calendar days after the abatement date.ment

Issued

2004-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-08-15 00:00:00