by Ryan Randazzo - Sept. 18, 2012 10:50 AM
The Republic | azcentral.com
Tempe-based US Airways is facing $21,000 in fines for not properly training baggage workers on how to safely operate equipment after a Phoenix worker was killed by a conveyor belt in February.
Robert DeMarco, 61, was clearing bags out of the conveyor system Feb. 17 when he stepped into an area without properly shutting down the system, according to the recent citation from the Industrial Commission of Arizona.
He was struck on the head and killed by a portion of the ramp that moved when another bag came along because he had not properly shut down all of the system components, the commission documents said.
The commission cited the airline for three violations, charging $7,000 for each:
- Not having a specific procedure in place for shutting down the machine.
- Not inspecting that procedure annually to ensure it was followed.
- Not training employees on those procedures.
The airline responded to media requests with a prepared statement that said the company has revamped its safety procedures for the equipment and now exceeds regulatory requirements.
"We very much regret the circumstances of Mr. DeMarco's fatal accident," the company statement said. "We have fully cooperated with (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) during the accident investigation and have offered extensive assistance to Mr. DeMarco's family following the tragedy."
The statement said the company "has always had robust policies and procedures, training, and audits in place for the safe operation of equipment. However, since the investigation, we have re-evaluated our procedures and have put several corrective measures in place to address any deficiencies noted in the investigation."
DeMarco had worked for the airline since January 2007, first at Philadelphia International Airport for three years, then two years at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as a "belts" maintenance worker, according to the report.
He had activated two emergency stops for the equipment, but not the emergency stop for the piece of equipment that moved, striking and killing him.
Airline officials did not immediately respond when asked if they were challenging the citations.
19 Sep, 2012
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Source: http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2012/09/18/20120918us-airways-cited-baggage-workers-death.html
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