OSHA Inspection: VALENTIN SAENZ

Issued

Feb 25, 2005

Abate by

Mar 2, 2005

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

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 the
employees were exposed to falling out the back of a moving vehicle:  On or
about October 5,
2004, on DHLY Court, Ridgefield, CT a rented 16 foot Budget moving truck
was used to
transport employees.  Four personnel were riding in the back of the truck
while it was in motion
on DHLY Court.  The back roll door was open and three employees fell out
the back of the
truck resulting in one fatality.  Among other methods, one feasible and
acceptable method to
correct this hazard is to ensure personnel are not transported in the back
of a vehicle not
equipped for passengers.