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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307491183
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/05/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/13/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
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 | 01/17/2006 | $3,500.00 | 01/13/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/05/2006 | $3,500.00 | 01/13/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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: On or about July 22, 2005, employees working at FM 3506, Coffee City Texas were exposed to struck-by hazards associated with the nearby operation of the Komatsu PC400LC Tracked Hydraulic Excavator in that the operator's view is obstructed by the boom, hydraulic cylinders, and engine housing. Among other methods, feasible means of abatement include but are not limited to operating the excavator in accordance with the direction provided in the Operation & Maintenance Manual provided by the manufacturer, with particular emphasis on pages 1-3, 1-15 and 1-16 in the Safety chapter.