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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303186746
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/25/2001 X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 04/19/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/25/2001 | $4,900.00 | 04/25/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2001 | $4,900.00 | 04/25/2001 | 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 to employees 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 a lawn mower tractor on a slope that exceeded manufacturer's recommendations. a) On or about 12/05/00 on the 17th hole of the Boca Rio Golf Course, an employee operated a Jacobson lawn mower on a slope greater than 12.5 degrees, exposing the employee to the hazard of being crushed, trapped or thrown in the event of a roll over. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement to correct this hazard is to train employees following the manufacturer's operator's manual for equipment they may be allowed to operate. PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.