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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301469052
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,700.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 01/13/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 02/10/2000
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0316100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/04/2000 | 02/10/2000 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2000 | $1,700.00 | 01/20/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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 that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that: a)Dock Area - Employees roll 1046 tub carts on and off mail trucks, without the use of dock levelers, scissors lifts, or suitable dock boards, where there was a deviation of 9-3/4" in height between the bed of the truck and the dock platform, causing a tripping, and falling hazard due to loss of control of the tub cart. Among others, one feasible means of abatement would be to provide dock plates to be used when loading and unloading carts from the two ton mail trucks. Abatement Documentation Required