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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1225205.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $11,407.50
Issuance Date: 08/16/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/22/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/13/2017
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 | 09/13/2017 | $11,407.50 | 08/22/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/16/2017 | $12,675.00 | 08/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 by vehicular/equipment traffic: a) At the Dell's Dairy Farm job site, in Rhinebeck, NY - On or about 04/13/2017, A two person crew was tasked to level a section of land. One employee was operating a bulldozer to perform the leveling and the other employee was on foot placing a surveying rod at various locations to aid in the process. The employee that was using the surveying rod was struck-by and run over by the bulldozer during a back-blading operation. The bulldozer was missing one of its rear view mirrors and its backup alarm was not functioning. The employee that was using the surveying rod was reportedly using earbuds throughout the day to listen to music and to use a cell phone.