OSHA Inspection: LSG SKY CHEFS

Issued

Sep 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $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 struck by hazards.
On or about March 19, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were
exposed to stuck-by
hazards by catering trucks when employees walked to and from the outbound
dock area, and
across the driveway to the stage parking area.
Among other methods, feasible means of abatement may include, but are not
limited to the
following:
1. Perform traffic control studies at the site integrating principles of
motor vehicle safety with
the goal of minimizing intersections of vehicle and pedestrians traffic.
The study should address
the configuration of the dock and parking area; installation of properly
located signage for both
vehicles and pedestrians; clear road markings; installation of properly
located and designated
pedestrian footpaths, walkways and crossings; coordination of truck and
equipment movements;
and illumination and noise interferences.
2. Provide training and information to affected personnel regarding
outcomes and requirements
of measures implemented as a result of the traffic control studies.