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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302669551
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/08/2000 X
Initial Penalty: $875.00
Current Penalty: $437.50
Issuance Date: 09/21/2000
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/05/2000 | $437.50 | 11/08/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/21/2000 | $875.00 | 11/08/2000 | 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 crushing hazards created by potential structural collapse of the wall and header blocks, that had been damaged when they were hit by forklift trucks. Among other methods, feasible means of abatement methods include: (1) repairing all damage concrete blocks, and/or installing floor stops to prevent the forklift truck from hitting the walls.