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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302547187
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,099.00
Current Penalty: $1,099.00
Issuance Date: 03/16/1999
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 04/18/1999
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 04/05/1999
Final Order: 07/15/1999
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/15/1999 | $1,099.00 | 04/18/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/16/1999 | $1,099.00 | 04/18/1999 | 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 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 being pinned under, crushed, or thrown from a forklift truck during an accident with the truck as required in ASME B56.1-1993: (a)2/11/99, Establishment - Four employees were observed operating Catepillar forklift trucks without using the provided seat belts. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to train employees and ensure employees use the seat belts provided when operating the forklift trucks as referenced in ASME B56.1-1993. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED