OSHA Inspection: INTERSTATE WASTE SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Nov 30, 2011

Abate by

Dec 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,000 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 struck by hazards:
a)Clove Road, Blooming Grove, NY - on or about June 6, 2011 - employee was
exposed to struck-by hazards from vehicular traffic while emptying waste
containers into
the trash collection truck on public roads.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to;
Follow the NSWMA (Solid Waste Management Association) RSP4D001-1999
Section 5.2(f).,
which recommends collection routes that allow for work to be done on the
curb side of the
road, eliminating  the hazard of crossing the streets, roads and highways.
Retrain employees on procedures necessary for safe work operations, ie,
use of high
visibility apparel and other related procedures.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS
CITATION ITEM.

Issued

Nov 30, 2011

Abate by

Jan 16, 2012