Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1615182.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $15,625.00
Issuance Date: 02/15/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 250
Abatement Date: 05/16/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 03/07/2023
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/07/2023 | $15,625.00 | 05/16/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/15/2023 | $15,625.00 | 05/16/2023 | 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 serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were required to perform tasks resulting in stressors that had caused, were causing, or were likely to cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs): a.) Amazon DCS3 Delivery Station, located at 4303 Grinnell Boulevard, Colorado Springs CO 80925: On or about August 16, 2022, and continuing thereafter, employees were exposed to ergonomic hazards which were causing or likely to cause MSDs. During the Induct Feeder/Induct Belt Loader process path, employees were required to reach, twist, and bend while repeatedly lifting packages from the bottom and the top of go-carts or Gaylords to the Induct belts at a high frequency, placing them at risk for lower back injuries. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").
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