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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1630316.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $7,109.70
Issuance Date: 04/21/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 04/27/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/12/2023
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 | 05/12/2023 | $7,109.70 | 04/27/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/21/2023 | $10,938.00 | 04/27/2023 | 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 to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards due to the garbage truck not having a rear loader container latchup mechanism and a hook that did not have a functioning locking mechanism in place: a) Worksite, 235 State St Alley, Hudson, NY 12534 - Dumpster in the Alley - On or about October 24, 2022, a dumpster being lifted by a defective hook was missing the safety lock mechanism exposing an employee to struck-by and crushing hazards. b) Worksite, 2278 State Route 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529 - On or prior to October 25, 2022, garbage trucks did not have rear loader container latchup mechanisms in place exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.