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Standard Cited: 510001 A Duties of Employers
Inspection Nr: 301802864
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $100.00
Issuance Date: 12/14/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/16/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0355118
Contest Date: 01/08/1999
Final Order: 01/11/1999
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Y: State Decision | 01/11/1999 | $100.00 | 01/16/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/14/1998 | $7,000.00 | 01/16/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Code of Virginia, Title 40.1-51.1.(a): 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 at the garage facility, 5417 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia, it was not assured that all employees were in the clear before swinging the boom arm of the Case 580D backhoe. This caused an employee to be exposed to fatal injuries resulting from being struck in the back by the backhoe. "One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, to correct this hazard is to train employees to adhere to industry recognized practices as outlined in the Hydraulic Excavator Users Safety Manual as published by the Construction Industry Manufactures Association that stated in part..."Be sure everyone is in the clear before swinging or moving in any direction. NEVER swing or position attachments or load over ground crew or truck cab."