OSHA Inspection: MEI RIGGING AND CRATING

Issued

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer does not
furnish to each of his employees employmnent and a place of employment
which are free from
recognized struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards which are causing or likely
to cause death or
serious physical harm to employees:
This violation occurred on April 18, 2012, at a workplace located at 5200
Harry Hines Blvd.,
Dallas, Texas; where the employer, by not ensuring that safe clearances
were maintained
between the forklift truck and employees, and employees would not step
into the path of travel
of the lift truck, exposed employees to struck-by and/or crushed by
hazards.
Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable means to abate the hazards
includes but is not
limited to:
1.Safeguard pedestrians at all times, and exercise particular care during
backing
and
other operations where pedestrians may step into the path of travel of the
truck
as per section 6.2.6 of ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2005, Safety Standard for Rough
Terrain Forklift Trucks.
2.Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe for other traffic,
personnel,
and safe clearances as per section 6.3.8 of ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2005, Safety
Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks.
3.Use of a dedicated traffic control monitor (signalman) whose job is to
direct
forklift operators and help ensure safe clearances are maintained and that
employees do not step in the forklift trucks' path of travel.
Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement
date, the employer
must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the
requirement, including
describing the steps it is taking to protect workers from being struck-by
and/or crushed-by
powered industrial trucks and similar pieces of equipment.

Issued

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00

Issued

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00