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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 301732327
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 01/09/1998
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 138
Abatement Date: 01/27/1998
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0420600
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 | 02/02/1998 | $1,875.00 | 01/27/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/09/1998 | $1,875.00 | 01/27/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck or run over by the wheels of material handling equipment: (a) Yard area - Employees were working in the vicinity of the two straddle carriers and the operator's views were obscured, on or about 9/30/97. AMONG OTHER METHODS, FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHODS TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD AREA: l. Personnel deflecting guards installed around the leading edges of the wheels: 2. Audible horns or alarms: 3. Use of a signal or flagmen: 4. Visual warning devices to alert workers of the movement of the unit: 5. Properly selected and mounted mirrors for the operator to observe areas which are obstructed by the load.ucted