OSHA Inspection: LEBOEUF RUBBISH REMOVAL INC.

Issued

2012-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

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 in that
employees were exposed
to: being crushed by a waste collection vehicle coming into contact with
other objects while
backing.
Location:  Intersection of North Sturbridge Rd and Fitzgerald Rd,
Charlton, MA
On 12/20/11, an employee was severely injured while on the exterior riding
step of a backing
waste vehicle that impacted another vehicle.
A feasible and useful method to correct the hazard would be to train all
driver, helper, and
supervisory employees in the operational procedures and safety-related
restrictions included in
the ANSI Z245.1-1999 Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection,
Transportation, and
Compaction Equipment ---Safety Requirements.

Issued

2012-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $357.00 · Current $357.00