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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301299871
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/29/1998
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 05/26/1998
Final Order: 12/07/1998
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/07/1998 | $1,500.00 | 04/29/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/1998 | $1,500.00 | 04/29/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: GUARDING
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 was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to rotating parts: a) White Ranch, Saguache County, Co.: On or about January 7, 1998 employees were exposed rotating parts while working around a post hole auger that was attached to a John Deere tractor, one employee was fatality injured after coming in contact with the PTO drive shaft. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be to equip the tractor and post hole digger with an adequate PTO and drive shaft guard which would prevent any type of contact with the rotating parts. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.