OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN IRON & METAL

Issued

Dec 4, 2006

Abate by

Dec 29, 2006

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,000 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 was free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the hazard of being struck by moving motorized vehicle(s):
This hazard existed on or about July 18, 2006, and at times prior thereto
at the scrap
metal yard of the metals recovery facility,in that the employer did not
ensure adequate
separation was maintained between various motorized vehicles operating on
the premises
as well as separation between vehicles and pedestrians.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
this
hazard include, but are not limited to:
1. Establish clearly demarcated traffic lanes throughout the facility
to minimize congestion and competing traffic in key areas,
especially in those areas where materials or structures impede clear
view of others in the area.
2.  Expand the Visitor and Customer Traffic Control Policy
Number 17.0 dated 1/20/92 and revised 6/9/2004, to address the
presence of pedestrian employees and fully implement the
program.

Issued

Dec 4, 2006

Abate by

Dec 29, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $2,000 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 was free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the hazard of being struck or crushed by moving motorized
vehicle(s):
This hazard existed on or about July 18, 2006, and at times prior thereto
at the scrap
metal yard of the metals recovery facility,in that the employer did not
ensure the
competency of operators of yard trucks.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
this
hazard include, but are not limited to:
1) Before allowing employees to operate motorized vehicles on
premises, including yard trucks, ensure that they have successfully
completed training consisting of a combination of formal
instruction, practical training and evaluation of the operator's
performance in the workplace.
2) Obtain and provide vehicle reference manuals for employees
tasked with operating, inspecting, and maintaining respective
vehicles.
3) Conform to state licensing requirements for driver training and
assessment for vehicles that would ordinarily require a commercial
driver's license for operations on a public roadway.

Issued

Dec 4, 2006

Abate by

Dec 29, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $2,000 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 was free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees
in that employees
were exposed to the hazard of being struck or crushed by moving motorized
vehicle(s):
This hazard existed on or about July 18, 2006, and at times prior thereto
at the scrap
metal yard of the metals recovery facility,in that the employer did not
ensure operational
condition of vehicles prior to their operation on premises.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
this
hazard include, but are not limited to:
1.  Remove yard trucks from service when they are found to be in
unsafe operating condition, including but not limited to obstructed
rear-view mirrors, audible horns, reverse motion alarms and
working lights.
2)Do not allow a truck which has an obstructed rear view to
be used in reverse unless another employee (a "Spotter"), can
signal its operator that it is safe to do so.

Issued

Dec 4, 2006

Abate by

Dec 7, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $2,000 Reduced