OSHA Inspection: BATES TRUCKING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Mar 16, 2005

Abate by

Mar 21, 2005

Penalty

Initial $4,100 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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:
(a)Date of Violation:01/06/05
Condition:Employees elevated in the side bucket of a Labrie Top Select 2000
recycling truck, and who entered the body compartment(s) to rearrange
recyclable materials, were not protected from hazards such as falling up
to approximately 10 feet from the bucket or the 4 inch wide top rail; being
dumped into the body compartment(s) from the bucket; being engulfed by
the material in the compartment(s); or being crushed in the event that the
maximizer cycled.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to develop, implement and enforce safe work practices and procedures for
the operation and use
of recycling trucks, and to strictly forbid employees from entering the
body compartment(s), in
accordance with the manufacturer's operator's manual.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs,
training
certification, etc.) is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 16, 2005

Abate by

Mar 21, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $850 Reduced

Issued

Mar 16, 2005

Abate by

Mar 21, 2005