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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307222521
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/25/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/22/2004
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
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 | 07/16/2004 | $2,000.00 | 07/22/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/25/2004 | $4,900.00 | 07/22/2004 | 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 the hazard(s) of being crushed by or caught in. a.On or about 01/21/04, at 2301 24th Ave North, Birmingham, AL- Trucks backing up to the edge of a dumping area were subject to tipping and rolling over. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to: (1) Evaluate the dumping area to ensure its stability. As necessary, provide berms, bumpers, or other means to prevent trucks from backing up too close to the edge.