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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306229725
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/19/2004
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 05/25/2004
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/09/2004 | $5,000.00 | 05/25/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/19/2004 | $7,000.00 | 05/25/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The 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 crushing injuries while operating a vehicle with a disabled alarm: a) On or about March 6, 2004, U.S. Waste Industries, Inc., did not ensure that employees were protected from injury, in that the tailgate alarm had been disabled on truck (#408) and on several other trash trucks. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be to develop an inspection criteria in accordance with ANSI Z245.1-1992, Section 6.1(k) to ensure proper operation of safety equipment and protective devices. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").