OSHA Inspection: DELTA TRASH LLC

Issued

2012-03-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1875.00 · Current $1313.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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:
(a)Date of Violation:On or About 01/27/12
Condition:Employees were exposed to crushed-by / struck-by hazards when
they were permitted
to utilize the "riding steps" while the refuse truck was operated in
reverse.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to comply with
ANSI Z245.1 - 2008 Section 6 Operational Requirements: 6.2.5.4 When
operating or working on any vehicle
equipped with riding steps: (b) Ensure that no persons ride on the steps
when operating in reverse.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs,
training certification, etc.)
is required for this item.