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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100176 B Handling materials - general.
Inspection Nr: 300498532
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/18/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/30/1998
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/06/1998 | $1,000.00 | 09/30/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/18/1998 | $4,500.00 | 09/30/1998 | 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 employmnent 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: Employees preparing to unload cargo are subject to crushing injuries caused by falling loads. Extruded aluminum products fell and pinned an employee to the ground after he released the tie down straps. On or about 05/13/98 aluminum extrusions on a flatbed truck were not secured to prevent the load from shifting and falling.