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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 304374523
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/29/2001 W
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $2,125.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date: 10/26/2001
Final Order: 02/05/2002
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/05/2002 | $2,125.00 | 10/29/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2001 | $2,125.00 | 10/29/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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 being hit by flying metal parts: Location: Intersection of Ashburton Ave. and Ashburton Place, Yonkers, NY On or about: 5/7/01 a) Employees were using a Case 590 L series backhoe to lift a steel plate, that was resting on blocks, onto a tag-along trailer. The employer did not ensure that the proper lifting connection was used. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO: 1. Retrain employees in the safe operating procedures to follow while lifting loads using the Case 590 L series backhoe as stipulated in the manufacturer's manual, including but not limited attaching the sling to the lifting crossbar; and 2. Enforce the procedures described in the manufacturer's manual for safe lifting using the Case 590 L series backhoe. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification and documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.ce