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Standard Cited: 510001 A Duties of Employers
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Inspection Nr: 126619899
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/04/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/10/1998
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0355112
Contest Date: 02/09/1998
Final Order: 02/11/2002
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Y: State Decision | 02/11/2002 | $7,000.00 | 02/10/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/04/1998 | $7,000.00 | 02/10/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Title 40.1-51.1.(a), Code of Virginia: 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 at the job site, Gum Swamp Bridge, Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, Va., it was not assured that all employees were in the clear before swinging the bucket of the Link Belt LS-3400 hydraulic excavator. This caused an employee to be exposed to fatal crushing injuries resulting from being pinned between the excavator bucket and a 36" x 8' concrete pipe. "One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, to correct this hazard is to train employees to adhere to industry recognized practices as outlined in the Hydraulic Excavator User's Safety Manual as published by the Construction Industry Manufacturers Association that states in part "..Be sure everyone is in the clear before swinging or moving in any direction. NEVER swing or position attachment or load over ground crew or truck cab."