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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 106400674
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,275.00
Current Penalty: $1,275.00
Issuance Date: 12/23/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/11/2004
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0935000
Contest Date: 01/27/2004
Final Order: 05/03/2004
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/03/2004 | $1,275.00 | 02/11/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/23/2003 | $1,275.00 | 02/11/2004 | 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 being crushed: a)Starboard side of USNS NIAGARA FALLS, pierside: An employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck by a load caused by the improper spooling on the main hoist drum, corroded hydraulic lines and the operator's inability to observe the load through broken glass in the window of the cab. One method of abating the hazard would be to follow the requirements of ANSI Standard B30.5 1968 Crawler, Locomotive and Truck Cranes section 5-2.3.3 c. which requires that repairs or replacements shall be provided promptly as needed for safe operation.