Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109574764
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/1996
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/14/1996
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 | 01/25/1996 | $1,500.00 | 01/14/1996 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/1996 | $1,500.00 | 01/14/1996 | 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 was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing injuries while operating tractor mowers that were not properly maintained in that the bracket for shuttle shift neutral lock knob was bent and not operational to prevent the tractor from engaging. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be to maintain the tractor in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.