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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306001496
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $600.00
Current Penalty: $420.00
Issuance Date: 10/31/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed:
Abatement Date: 12/19/2003
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/23/2003 | $420.00 | 12/19/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/31/2003 | $600.00 | 12/19/2003 | 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 October 8, 2003, in the Shop area, employees are required to work under a fully extended hydraulic front-end alignment rack without permanent safety latches, thereby subjecting employees to the possibility of being struck by a vehicle or caught between a vehicle and the floor in the event the hydraulics failed. A feasible means of correcting the hazard is to install safety-latches in compliance with specifications referenced in ANSI B153.1 - 1990.1