OSHA Inspection: JSJ TILE & STONE, INC.

Issued

2010-03-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-03-26 00:00:00

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 being struck by moving vehicles
while vehicles
enter and exit the warehouse:
a) for employees entering the warehouse through the parking lot at 212 7th
Street East
Bradenton, FL 34209 who are exposed to being struck by vehicles backing
our of the
warehouse.  Vehicle operators who enter the warehouse to load and unload
flooring
materials must back out without a clear view of employees who may be
entering from
the parking lot.  As observed on or about 10/16/2009, no procedures were
in place
for the safe operation of vehicles and control of traffic.
Abatement Note(s): General methods of control applicable in these
circumstances
may include, but are not be limited to, the following:
a.Engineering Controls:
i.Used of spotter when any vehicle is traveling in the
reverse direction.
ii.To equip vehicles been used in the loading and unloading
of materials and samples with backup alarms or sensors.
iii.Posting warning signs and mirrors to aware vehicle
operators of  hazardous conditions and/or to maneuver in
the interest of his safety and that of the safety of others.
b.Administrative Controls:
i.Establish company policy that address and recognizes
struck-by hazards and inform to employees of means of
recognized and limit the exposure to such hazard.
ii.Posting warning signs and establish a walking path to
aware and assist employees of hazardous conditions
and/or prevent exposing into a struck-by hazard.

Issued

2010-03-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-03-26 00:00:00

Issued

2010-03-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-03-19 00:00:00