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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109545046
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $375.00
Issuance Date: 06/18/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/31/1992
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
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 | 07/02/1992 | $375.00 | 07/31/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/18/1992 | $1,500.00 | 07/31/1992 | 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: a) 140 West R.R., Wray, CO: On or about April 2, 1992, and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing injuries between a backing semi-trailer and a railroad car. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is: 1) Immediate implementation of a written company policy on backing vehicles. 2) Conduct safety briefing immediately prior to operation. 3) Use of only one spotter. If sight of spotter is lost - stop, Do Not Proceed - unitl spotter is located. 4) Prior to leaving vehicle, set brakes, shut of engine (prior to any operation). 5) Chock vehicle trailer.