Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1400865.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/23/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/04/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/03/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/03/2019 | $9,000.00 | 12/23/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/04/2019 | $13,260.00 | 12/23/2019 | 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 employees were exposed to a struck by and crushing hazard: a) Multi-Plastics Extrusions, Hazleton, PA: An employee was positioned at the rear of an elevated 40 cubic yard waste receiver (HC-4) when the container slid down the hoist rails striking and fatally crushing the employee, on or about May 15, 2019. Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.