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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1623854.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $10,157.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 03/03/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/01/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/01/2023 | $10,157.00 | 03/03/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2023 | $15,625.00 | 03/03/2023 | 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 death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards: a) Charles River Laboratories located at 1407 George Road, Ashland, Ohio, 44805: On or about September 20, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from crushing hazards while operating off highway vehicles (Polaris Ranger 570 EFI). Maintenance employees utilizing the off-highway vehicle throughout the employer's campus without the benefit of the vehicle's occupant retention systems, approved occupant protective gear, or utilization of vehicle cab nets and/or doors were exposed to crushing hazards.