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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306213034
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 06/11/2003
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/30/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
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 | 06/27/2003 | $1,875.00 | 06/30/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/11/2003 | $2,500.00 | 06/30/2003 | 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: On or about 6/3/03, employees were not utilizing the forklift operator restraint systems (seat belts), exposing employees to crushing injuries in the event of a forklift tip over. Feasible and acceptable abatement methods include but are not limited to the following: - Employer must provide and implement a training program on the usage of seat belts. - Employer must enforce the wearing of seat belts when operating a forklift.