OSHA Inspection: TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Issued

Jun 26, 2000

Abate by

Jul 31, 2000

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $350

General-duty citation text

31-372-101
Section 31-370(a) of the Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Act:
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 hazards prohibited by ANSI Z245.1-1984 and
section 1.1 and 1.2
entitled "Safety Precautions" of the "Dempster" manufacturers operation
and safety manual:
Location:
A)(south parking lot)55 Bailey Road, North Haven.
1)Employer whose employees operate a "Dempster Routeking II"
rear loading refuse compactor for refuse collection did not ensure
that all employees (except operator) were clear of the compactor
area when unit is in operation.
Feasible methods of abatement:
1)Develop and implement safety training procedures for employees
on the manufacturer's safety and operations manuals before
operating equipment.
2)Employees shall be instructed on how to recognize and avoid
unsafe conditions when using or working near equipment.
3)Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate
equipment.

Issued

Jun 21, 2000

Abate by

Jul 24, 2000

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $350

Issued

Jun 21, 2000

Abate by

Jul 24, 2000