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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302330931
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $4,800.00
Issuance Date: 10/19/1999
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 10/27/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 11/15/1999
Final Order: 02/24/2000
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 | 02/24/2000 | $4,800.00 | 10/27/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/1999 | $6,300.00 | 10/27/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 to employees in that employees were exposed to broken bones and/or crushing hazards: a) Marshall Street, Allentown - Employees are riding on the running boards and loading step of a 1998 Freightliner Recycle Truck. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: In accordance with ANSI Z245.1, Section 6.1, forbid the practice of riding on vehicle which is not equipped with riding steps.