Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 109294140
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 02/22/1995
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/27/1995
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 03/20/1995
Final Order: 11/03/1995
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/03/1995 | 02/27/1995 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/22/1995 | $2,500.00 | 02/27/1995 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: GUARDING
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: pinch point hazard. (a)On or about 12/06/94, at jobsite at 2783 Hwy. 54 West, Peachtree City, GA Employees, engaged in trash burying activities, were exposed to pinch point hazard from the hydraulic lift arms of the New Holland Skid-steer loader (L555 Deluxe, Serial No. 712314). Skid-loader was missing left side window guard screen. One feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard, but not limited to, are: 1) The installation of and maintenance of side window screens on skid steer loaders prior to use. 2) Complete inspection of equipment and review of equipment operator manuals prior to borrowing or any use to insure that all required safeguards are in place and functioning properly.ng