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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106107139
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $180.00
Current Penalty: $100.00
Issuance Date: 05/31/1989
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/03/1989
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/15/1989 | $100.00 | 06/03/1989 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/31/1989 | $180.00 | 06/03/1989 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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: a) On or about April 13, 1989, employees were exposed to hazard of crushing injuries working at 2800 South Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, while backhoe #TLB5 was in swing and backing operations with the rear and swing radius unguarded. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this is strict enforcement policy of guarding barricades, flags or signal perosn utilized to prevent accidental involvement with rear of swing radius. Reference PCSA Section B.3.3.