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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1748754.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,452.00
Current Penalty: $4,200.00
Issuance Date: 11/12/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/10/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/10/2024 | $4,200.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/12/2024 | $6,452.00 | 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 by exposing employees to struck-by and/or caught-between hazards. Route 395, Exit 50 Northbound Ramp, Thompson, CT, Highway guardrail installation project: On, or about, May 14, 2024, a DP Driver model 1250 post driver rolled backwards on an inclined surface while an employee was performing highway guardrail installation activities in close proximity of the post driver, exposing them to caught-between hazards. Proper clearance of the post driver was not maintained in accordance with the operations manual and warning decals on the post driver when moving from post to post.