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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307475806
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,470.00
Issuance Date: 06/16/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/22/2004
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111100
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 | 07/07/2004 | $1,470.00 | 06/22/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/16/2004 | $2,100.00 | 06/22/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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 falls from moving vehicles due to employees riding in the bed of pickup trucks: On 5/6/04, three employees were riding in the bed of a pickup truck. Two employees were sitting on the tailgate and fell off after the tailgate cables snapped. One employee incurred a fatal injury. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide employees with an appproved seat and seat restraint system.