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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106631286
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,250.00
Issuance Date: 06/02/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/02/1992
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/22/1992 | $1,250.00 | 07/02/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/02/1992 | $2,500.00 | 07/02/1992 | 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 crushing injuries: (a) On or about March 17, 1992, employees moving 4000-lb. concrete blocks at the concrete ready-mix plant, New Strawn, Kansas, were exposed to crush injuries when caught between a concrete wall and a Caterpillar, Model 920, front-end loader. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is: (1) Develop and implement a safety program designed to train all employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe and hazardous conditions; and, (2) Develop and implement a heavy equipment operator training program which includes a maintenance program for heavy equipment.