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Standard Cited: 19100243 E03 VII Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 113819668
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: W
Initial Penalty: $1,050.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 11/19/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/12/1993
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0729710
Contest Date: 12/15/1992
Final Order: 10/07/1993
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/07/1993 | $500.00 | 07/12/1993 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/1992 | $1,050.00 | 12/14/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CUTS
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 physical injuries: (a) Employee(s) operating a 14hp powered Vanguard Lawnmower from behind used to cut inclined lawns at various locations throughout Kansas and Missouri, were exposed to lacerations/amputations created by no deadman controls to disengage the lawnmower when the operator's actuation force has been removed as stated by 1910.243(e)(3)(vii). Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide a deadman switch on the 14hp Vanguard