Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1307675.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $7,695.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 10/22/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/22/2018
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 | 10/22/2018 | $7,695.00 | 10/22/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2018 | $9,054.00 | 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 the employees were exposed to fall hazards: a. 580 Port Carteret Drive, Carteret, NJ - Freezer Employees engaged in merchandise picking activities used a Crown, 5700 Series, Sideshifter Reach Trucks, which included, but was not limited to truck Serial Number 1A481315, to elevate themselves while standing on the forks, to adjust pallets on the racking system. The employer failed to provide means of fall protection for this activity. Violation occurred on or about April 10, 2018