OSHA Inspection: FIRST STUDENT INC.

Issued

Jul 22, 2011

Abate by

Sep 7, 2011

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 being struck by vehicles during snowplowing
operations.
a) Worksite- employees walking across the bus yard between the office and
their bus or private vehicles are in danger of being struck by snowplow
vehicle; on or about 01/26/11.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to reduce this
hazard is:
Follow company Snow Removal safety memos issued 11/23/10 which include:
a. Develop a location specific storm plan
b. If possible, plan to use a plowing pattern to minimize backing
c. Develop a system to alert all employees to the presence of a snow plow;
signs or flags,
person at the gate as vehicles enter the yard, a radio message to vehicles
already on the road,
use of traffic cones, cordon off a specific area, and if safe, use of a
backing assistant
d. Communicate the plan; meet with staff, review the location storm plan,
ensure
person/technician has been properly trained in safe plowing techniques,
ensure a personal and
work task risk assessment has been completed and reviewed before plowing
begins.
In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit
abatement
documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.ce