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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 880004 General Duty Clause
Inspection Nr: 304796899
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/25/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 10/04/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0751910
Contest Date: 11/14/2002
Final Order: 09/10/2003
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/10/2003 | $2,500.00 | 10/04/2003 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/25/2002 | $2,500.00 | 12/13/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 88.4 Code of Iowa (2002) 88.4: 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: (a)County Maintenance Areas/Tractors with ROPS - Employees driving tractors with Roll Over Protection Structures (ROPS), were not required to use seat belts exposing employees to injuries from un-intentionally exiting the operator's seat and therefore the safety zone provided by the ROPS. The Ford Operators Manual 5600-6600-7600 states ALWAYS use your seat belt when the PROPS is installed-seat belts save lives when they are used. Serious and life-threatening injuries including contusions, abrasions, and compression injuries could occur when struck by the ROPS or the tractor. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatment method to correct this hazard is to require the use of seat belts on all tractors equipped with ROPS.