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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303155725
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 07/17/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/10/2000
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date: 08/11/2000
Final Order: 11/27/2000
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 | 11/27/2000 | $500.00 | 08/10/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/17/2000 | $1,500.00 | 08/10/2000 | 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 the hazard of operating equipment near electrical pole "guy" wires where the equipment may become entangled, exposing employees to being struck-by, crushed, caught-in/between or contacting live electrical conductors. a) On or about 1/19/2000 an operator of a "Goat" harvester attempted to pass between (under) a "guy" wire and an electrical pole without clearing the obstruction or using a signalman (spotter) to ensure the equipment did not contact or become entangled in the "guy" wire. A feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to ensure that equipment operators avoid overhead obstructions caused by "guy" wires and other electrical equipment by re-routing their path of travel or utilize a spotter to ensure clearance from the obstruction. "DOCUMENTED ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM"