OSHA Inspection: GLENSIDE EQUIPMENT COMPANY

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

May 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     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 who were exposed to struck-by traffic hazards.    On or about 12/28/2012, on Princeton Ave., Brick Twsp., NJ.  Employees of Glenside Equipment were conducting a flagging operation to facilitate the closure of the EB lane of travel for the curbside removal of residential storm debris.  Flaggers were stopping and releasing traffic from both the east and west ends of the project.      a)  Employees were not trained on the appropriate flagger procedures.      b)  Employees were not provided with the appropriate STOP/SLOW paddles as a warning to oncoming vehicles.    c)  Employees were flagging from unsafe locations within the traveled lanes of the roadway.     d)  Flaggers and flagging stations were located too close to the activity area.      e)  No advance warning signs were posted to warn motorists of the flaggers and/or the activity in the roadway.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUMBIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.