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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 17966078
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $640.00
Current Penalty: $365.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 11/21/1990
Gravity: 08
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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 | 12/07/1990 | $365.00 | 11/21/1990 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/1990 | $640.00 | 11/21/1990 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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: a) Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck or crushed by a semi-trailer which was backed up onto the spardeck of the S.S. Ponce by an Ottawa Hustler Truck, Number 2169, that did not have an operational back-up alarm. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to insure that the owner of the truck (PPM) properly maintains the vehicle including preventative maintenance. This violation is alleged to have occurred on September 28, 1990.