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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302132394
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,625.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/12/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/03/1999 | $2,625.00 | 06/12/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/1999 | $3,500.00 | 06/12/1999 | 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 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 a fall hazard. a)Warehouse, Royal Horowitz/Rae A Royal Horowitz/Rae employee was raised on a pallet by a forklift truck approximately 14.5 feet to knock down a pipe. The Employee did not use an appropriate safety platform or other fall protection, and was exposed to a fall hazard of 14 feet to the concrete floor below. Violation observed on or about 4/1/99. Abatement notes:Among others, one suitable method for abating this hazardous condition is: 1) Utilize only platforms designed for use in elevating personnel with forklifts. These platforms must meet the requirements set forth in ANSI/ASME B56.1-1993. 2) Train all employees about the hazard of falls associated with improper elevating methods, and the proper application and use of safety platforms. This violation requires both certification and documentation as appropriate proof of abatement.