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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 305463523
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 05/19/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/22/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 06/04/2003
Final Order: 10/27/2003
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/27/2003 | 05/22/2003 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/19/2003 | $1,500.00 | 05/22/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent 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: At Encore Wells located at 1221 South Lamar, Dallas, Texas 75215. On or about September 28, 2002, employees who were attempting to straighten out a 32-foot dump trailer using a 4800 Link belt excavator and a Cat 983 track loader were exposed to hazards resulting in multiple broken bones, internal injuries, and possible death. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to control the hazard is to utilize the 4800 Link belt excavator and 983 track loader for only those purposes for which they were designed.