OSHA Inspection: GUNTHER REFUSE SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2002-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2003-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3250.00 · Current $3250.00

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:10/16/02
Equipment:Truck #87, Maryland Tag #E 313900, Model #612-3200, Serial #FP-
5015600
Condition:Employees were permitted to ride on the riding steps of a trash
truck
being operated in reverse.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to permit employees to ride on the refuse truck only when standing on
the riding steps,
while the truck is traveling forward at less than 10 miles per hour for a
distance not to
exceed 0.2 miles.  Develop and implement a comprehensive safety training
program using
manufacturer's recommendations and American National Standard, ANSI Z
245.1 1992,
Safety Requirements for Mobile Refuse Collection and Compaction Equipment.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs,
training
certification, etc.) is required for this item.