OSHA Inspection: GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Issued

Oct 28, 2008

Abate by

Oct 31, 2008

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · 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 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 the hazards of:
a)  On or about June 23, 2008, an employee was fatally injured when he was
thrown
from a utility vehicle cargo box while being transported throughout the
tank range. The
employee was thrown from the cargo box after the utility vehicle reached
the turn pad of the
battle position striking his head on the concrete turn pad. The utility
vehicle was clearly marked
with several warning signs located on the utility vehicle that prohibited
the use of the cargo box
as a means to transport personnel. Among other methods, recognized and
feasible means to
correct this hazard include, but are not limited to : not allowing (
prohibit ) the use of the cargo
box of the utility vehicle/ specialty vehicle to transport personnel.
Train employees on the safe
use of the utility vehicle/ specialty vehicle and on the hazards of the
workplace.  Comply with
Army Regulation 385-10; contractors shall develop a written site specific
plan, designate a
quality control person to be responsible for safety and health at the work
site. Conduct regular
safety training for the workforce, conduct frequent and regular
inspections for compliance.
Operators of utility/ specialty vehicles shall be subject to a
qualification and training program.
Possess a military operators permit. Contractors utilizing utility/
specialty vehicles shall not
exceed personnel capacity. Approved head protection (helmet) shall be
provided to operators and
passengers of utility/specialty vehicles.pecialty