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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109335927
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $900.00
Current Penalty: $375.00
Issuance Date: 04/28/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/10/2006
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0935000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/25/2006 | $375.00 | 05/10/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/28/2006 | $900.00 | 05/10/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
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: a)South Pacific Academy, south end: On 3/08/2006, backhoe Case manufactured by caterpillar equipment was modified by using nails, instead of the pins originally provided by the manufacturer, to secure the shovel or bucket. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO CORRECT THE HAZARD IS: 1.To follow the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) "Safety Manual for Operation and Maintenance Personnel" which requires that damaged and missing parts are repaired or replaced. 2.To follow the Manufacturer's Operator Manual by using only service parts meeting manufacturer specifications. 3.To train operators and maintenance personnel to inspect equipment for defects and to complete service and repairs before equipment is placed back in service.