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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303952071
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $525.00
Current Penalty: $260.00
Issuance Date: 10/04/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 10/31/2001
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 10/19/2001
Final Order: 04/13/2002
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/13/2002 | $260.00 | 10/31/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/04/2001 | $525.00 | 10/31/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to trailers breaking loose from the vehicles towing them which could result in the trailers striking someone or causing a vehicular traffic accident: (A)Safety locking pins were missing from the hitches of trailers: C & B Quality Trailer Works utility trailer VIN # 4JUU0076SN000959, and the large white trailer with no identification label. (B)There were no breakaway braking device on trailers: C & B Quality Trailer Works utility trailer VIN # 4JUU0076SN000959, C & B Quality Trailer Works utility trailer VIN #4JUUC0813WN003890. (B) Trigger wires were missing from breakaway braking device on trailers: trailer #18, trailer #4, C & B Quality Trailer with illegible ID plate and large white trailer with no ID plate. (C)Locking devices were bent so that safety locking pin could not be put in place on trailers: small yellow and black stock trailer. (D)Safety inspections were not done on trailers before or after each use. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to conduct a safety inspection of the trailers, including couplers, tires, safety chains and brakes before or after each use of the trailers and not allow the trailers to be used until all safety equipment is in good working condition. Note: Abatement certification required for this item.