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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 306109687
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 03/23/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/29/2004
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date: 04/15/2004
Final Order: 08/19/2004
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/19/2004 | 03/29/2004 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/23/2004 | $1,000.00 | 03/29/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 in that employees were exposed to: On or about February 4, 2004, an employee was exposed to the hazard of being crushed between the aerial lift guardrails and overhead obstructions such as structural steel and joists. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard would be to: Comply with ANSI/SIA A92.5 - 1992 for Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms. Section 8.8 During operation states: "The aerial lift platform shall be used in accordance with this standard. The operator shall ensure the following before each elevation of the platform: e) Ensure there is adequate clearance from overhead obstruction."