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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 305156028
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $375.00
Current Penalty: $263.00
Issuance Date: 11/05/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/13/2002
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0521400
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 | 11/08/2002 | $263.00 | 11/13/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/05/2002 | $375.00 | 11/13/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Employees were exposed to being struck by the counterweight of the excavator. Southside of Fabyan Parkway. Employees worked in proximity of the Caterpillar excavator. No swing radius protection was provided. Among feasible abatement would be to comply with the Equipment Manufacturer's Institute Guidelines and provide barricades, warning devices, or other means to keep workers out of the area of danger. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.