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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1174211.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,819.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 10/03/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/19/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/19/2016 | $8,000.00 | 10/03/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2016 | $8,819.00 | 10/03/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 powered industrial truck (forklift) operators were exposed to crushing injuries. a) Worksite, 181 Pringle Street, Kingston, PA - Employees operated the employer numbered #42 Komatsu Forklift Model FG40ZT2-8 (Serial No. 131694A) without wearing the manufacturer installed operator restraint system (seat belt) which exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in the event of an accident, as observed on or about August 31, 2016. b) Worksite, 181 Pringle Street, Kingston, PA - Employees operated the employer numbered #43 Komatsu Forklift Model FG40ZT2-8 (Serial No. 132394) without wearing the manufacturer installed operator restraint system (seat belt) which exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in the event of an accident, as observed on or about August 31, 2016. c) Worksite, 181 Pringle Street, Kingston, PA - Employees operated the employer numbered #44 Komatsu Forklift Model FG40ZT2-8 (Serial No. 135503A) without wearing the manufacturer installed operator restraint system (seat belt) which exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in the event of an accident, as observed on or about August 31, 2016. d) Worksite, 181 Pringle Street, Kingston, PA - Employees operated the employer numbered #21 Hyster Lift Truck Model 150 (Serial No. D006D06586F) without the manufacturer retrofit operator restraint system (seat belt) which exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in the event of an accident, as observed on or about August 31, 2016. e) Worksite, 181 Pringle Street, Kingston, PA - Employees operated the employer numbered #25 Hyster Lift Truck Model 155XL (Serial No. F006A03628K)without the manufacturer retrofit operator restraint system (seat belt) which exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in the event of an accident, as observed on or about August 31, 2016. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.