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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 112993100
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,100.00
Current Penalty: $715.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/12/2002
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0316700
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 | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 08/20/2002 | $715.00 | 10/12/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/25/2002 | $715.00 | 08/12/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2002 | $1,100.00 | 08/12/2002 | 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 potential crushing injuries while working under a load suspended by an industrial scissors lift: (a)Pre-Fab Area; Gooseneck Front End Station - Employee(s) were working under the front end section of a trailer which was attached to an Autoquip Corporation Series 35 Scissors Lift which was not designed by the manufacturer for that purpose. The lift was also not secured to the floor as prescribed by the manufacturer, on or about June 4, 2002. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to adhere to the Manufacturer's Installation, Operation and Service Manual and the applicable ANSI standard. Modification or alterations of industrial scissor lifts shall be made only with the written permission of the original manufacturer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED