OSHA Inspection: KARVO PAVING CO.

Issued

May 4, 2005

Abate by

May 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $613 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 of serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed
to falls to pavement while being
transported in the cargo area of a pickup truck:
On March 29, 2005, two employees were riding in the cargo area of a Ford
F150 XL pickup truck exposing
employees to falls to pavement.
Feasible means of abatement include, but are not limited to:
a) Follow the guidelines established in the vehicle operations manual when
transporting passengers:
"It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area of a vehicle.  In a
collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.  Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.  Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly."
b) Transport employees in accordance with the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.  Their
recommendations state in relevant portions:
"Allow passengers to ride only in seating areas equipped with safety
belts....Prohibit all passengers
from riding in the cargo areas of pickup trucks."