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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 122120728
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 10/10/1997
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/16/1997
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
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 | I: Informal Settlement | 10/30/1997 | $1,200.00 | 10/16/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/10/1997 | $1,500.00 | 10/16/1997 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 the hazard of being struck: (a) Location - Jobsite: On July 7, 1997, an employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck while working in the close proximity of the backhoe while the machine was in operation. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to develop and implement a company policy which prohibits employees from working in the close proximity of heavy equipment where the arm or bucket can strike or come in contact with the employee while the machine is being operated.