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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 100938208
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $900.00
Current Penalty: $900.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/1988
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 08/04/1988
Gravity:
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date: 08/10/1988
Final Order: 06/11/1989
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/11/1989 | $900.00 | 08/04/1988 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/1988 | $900.00 | 08/04/1988 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 the hazard of being struck by large industrial trucks that are permitted to operate in reverse gear without any audible warning device while in the immediate work areas of employees: a) Tioga Marine Terminal - a 30,000 pound Silent Hoist Crane Company Forklift truck number 2135, having an obstructed view to the rear, was permitted to operate in the immediate work area of employees in reverse gear without giving any adequate audible warning. Observed 4/18/88. *Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to install reverse signal alarms and to ensure they are maintained in an operable condition.