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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304379498
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/14/2002 X
Initial Penalty: $600.00
Current Penalty: $400.00
Issuance Date: 07/25/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/06/2002 | $400.00 | 08/14/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/25/2002 | $600.00 | 08/14/2002 | 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 falling from an unsecured forklift work platform: On or about 02/07/02 Location: Throughout plant a) Employees used a work platform on a Clark C-500-70 forklift that was not securely attached to the forks. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO: a) Mount and secure the work platform to the forks or lifting frame. b) Ensure employees inspect forklift and components for defects and proper installation. NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.ce