Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 302540901
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/14/2001 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/08/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date: 03/30/2001
Final Order: 02/15/2002
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/15/2002 | $4,500.00 | 03/14/2001 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/08/2001 | $4,500.00 | 03/14/2001 | 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 the hazard of being crushed by or struck by forklifts: a.Building 6, Area R - Employees were allowed to work in areas where there were inadequate clearances between the forklifts and rack systems and contents, on or about 12/4/00. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to prohibit foot traffic in the area.ic