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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307607499
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $900.00
Current Penalty: $900.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/04/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/15/2006 | $900.00 | 08/04/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | A: Amendment | 08/15/2006 | $900.00 | 08/04/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2006 | $900.00 | 08/04/2006 | 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 in that employees were exposed to caught in/between hazards. a).On or about 05/10/06 64th Ave & 251st Street. Little Neck NY Two employees were riding on the outside arms of the John Deere model 240 skid steer loader. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: Follow the Operators & Safety Service & Maintenance Manual. It states that:" Keep Rider Off Machine. Only allow operator on machine. Riders are subject to injury. They may fall from machine, be caught between machine parts, or be struck by foreign objects. Riders may obstruct operator's view or impair his ability to operate machine safely." Employees should also be trained in the recognition of hazardous conditions. The employer must ensure that these safety-operating precaution are followed. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.TION