Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1544653.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,827.00
Current Penalty: $3,413.50
Issuance Date: 11/18/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/16/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/16/2021 | $3,413.50 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2021 | $6,827.00 | 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: Location: 40 Western Road Suite 110 Kearny, NJ 07032-warehouse a) Employees engaged in warehousing activities are exposed to crushing hazards when operating forklifts without using the provided seat belt, or other means of restraint, to ensure they remain safely inside the operator's compartment in the event of sudden unexpected motion. The employer did not ensure that forklift operator restraint devices or seat belts were used. Violation observed during the time of the inspection walkthrough on or about 7/28/21.