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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300497062
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/15/1998 I
Initial Penalty: $875.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date: 05/01/1998
Final Order: 08/13/1998
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/13/1998 | $500.00 | 04/15/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/1998 | $875.00 | 04/15/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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: On or about 02/06/98 employees working on safety platforms lifted by forklifts were exposed to possible injury from the safety platforms not being secured to the lifting carriage or the forks. Exposing employees of falls of up to 20 feet . This is an industry recognized hazard as referenced by A.N.S.I Standard B56-1993-4.17.3. Among the other methods,one feasible and accepted means of abatement is to use a chain or cable to secure the safety cage to the lifting carriage to prevent slipping.