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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 303774624
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,125.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 09/03/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/15/2003
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/30/2003 | 09/15/2003 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/03/2003 | $1,125.00 | 09/15/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
P.L. 91-596 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 thrown out of the operator's seat and being crushed by the industrial lift truck: a) Apron area - An employee was operating a Nissan fork lift without wearing the seatbelt. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to ensure that employees utilize seat belts while operating industrial trucks.