OSHA Inspection: WALT DISNEY WORLD CO.

Issued

Dec 23, 2009

Abate by

Jan 21, 2010

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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 a struck-by hazard:
On or about 7/5/2009, during the transfer of monorail Pink from the EPCOT
loop to the Express
loop, switch beams 8 and 9 were not locked into position and energized
exposing the operators
of the monorail Pink and monorail Purple to a struck by hazard resulting
in the death of the
operator of monorail Purple.
Among other methods, acceptable and feasible means of abatement are:
a)Comply with the manufacturer's operating instructions as described in
the WED
Transportation Systems, Inc. Mark VI Monorail Trains, chapter 13, En Route
Information paragraph 13.2.11 Moving the Train in Reverse Direction
"CAUTION:
Moving a train in reverse is a potentially hazardous operation even under
the best
conditions. The use of an observer stationed at the opposite train end is
strongly
recommended. When backing a train, all Company regulations and
restrictions must be
complied with."
b) Ensure the monorail's positive train control system is utilized without
having to bypass
the manufacturer's installed anti-collision system.
c) Provide a written program of instruction, training and examination for
the master control
console operator located in the monorail maintenance shop.
d)Ensure the central coordinator is positioned in the central control
tower directing,
controlling and monitoring monorail operations.
e)Ensure clear and unobstructed visibility is maintained on all monorail
train windshields
while in operation.

Issued

Dec 23, 2009

Abate by

Jan 21, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

Issued

Dec 23, 2009

Abate by

Jan 21, 2010

Penalty

Initial $25,000 · Current $19,100 Reduced

Issued

Dec 23, 2009

Abate by

Jan 21, 2010

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $7,100 Reduced