OSHA Inspection: GERSHOW RECYCLING CORPORATION

Issued

Dec 6, 2011

Abate by

Jan 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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 of likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed by payloader trucks
in Recycling
Plant.
a) Worksite, Recycling Plant: Employees were in danger of being crushed by
company's
vehicles; on or about 7/14/11.
Feasible methods of abatement include:
Follow Company's Employee Workplace Safety Handbook
(Page 8, Section 4 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
-  Reflective safety vests to be worn at all times
(Page 14, Section 8 - Yard Safety Rules)
-  Be alert for backup alarms, equipment and vehicle movement
-  Stay clear of vehicle and equipment lanes and material handling areas
where you don't
belong.
-  Follow signal persons (flaggers) or other yard personnel's directions
and warning at all
times.
(See Appendix A)
NOTE: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to
submit
abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.