OSHA Inspection: REPUBLIC SERVICES OF TAMPA

Issued

Feb 8, 2010

Abate by

Feb 21, 2010

Penalty

Initial $7,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970: The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that are likely to cause traumatic injuries, serious physical harm or
death from vehicle traffic
to his employees;
a) At least thirteen (13) rear loading waste compacting trucks were
observed with
missing or deficient retro reflective sheeting markings which reduces the
conspicity of
the vehicle. As observed at the Republic Service yard on or about November
24,
2009.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to
correct this hazard is to comply with the American National Standard
Institute (ANSI)
Z245.1-2008 "Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection,
Transportation and
Compaction Equipment - Safety Requirements.  Section 7.2.16.5 "vehicle
conspicuity
for rear-loader vehicle" requires a strip of two inches wide retro
reflective tape
bellow the hopper and not less than 375 mm (15 inches) above the road
surface.

Issued

Feb 8, 2010

Abate by

Feb 12, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,700