OSHA Inspection: AIRSERV CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 14, 2012

Abate by

Jul 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971:  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
are exposed to being struck by a moving bus:
a)On or about 12/16/2011, Airport passenger bus #ASB 017/VIN
#5DF235DA421A3795 was able to be started from the remote start switch
located in the
rear engine compartment with the transmission shift selector in other than
the "neutral"
gear position.
One feasible and acceptable method of abatement to reduce the hazard is to:
a) Follow the requirements set forth in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards,
49 CFR 571, Standard 102, section 3.1.3 (starter interlock)
b)Ensure that the transmission is not in drive or reverse gear prior to
the operator
exiting the bus
c)Ensure that the parking brake is set prior to the operator exiting the
bus.
d)Provide employee training to ensure paragraphs (a ) through (c ) are
followed.