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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 1225855.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,696.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 10/03/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date: 09/20/2017
Final Order: 01/28/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/28/2019 | $0.00 | 10/03/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/27/2017 | $7,696.00 | 10/03/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2017 | $7,696.00 | 10/03/2017 | 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 who were exposed to amputation and crush-by hazards from damaged dock leveling systems: On or about April 20, 2017, employees receiving cargo were exposed to crush-by injuries, broken bones, and amputations when operating a damaged dock leveling system which had a broken extension spring and the employer did not remove the damaged dock leveling system from service. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of hazard abatement include: (1) To correct this hazard comply with the manufacturers safety, inspection, and operational instructions for end dock leveling devices.