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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 305997355
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/09/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/19/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/30/2003 | $2,500.00 | 09/19/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/09/2003 | $2,500.00 | 09/19/2003 | 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 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: a. On or about May 27, 2003, at the addressed jobsite, the non-functioning reverse alarm on the CAT 930 front-end loader that operates in reverse in the "Yard" where employees work, exposes employees to "struck-by" hazards. Feasible and acceptable abatement methods include, but are not limited to; ensuring that the back up alarms are operating, and/or to comply with the "Equipment Manufacturer's Institute Guidelines" and check the warning devices prior to operating the equipment.