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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 308305929
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/12/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830100
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 | 01/03/2007 | $3,500.00 | 12/12/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2006 | $3,500.00 | 12/12/2006 | 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: (a) Construction Site: The hazard of being struck by construction equipment operating beyond visual capacities without the use of a signalperson, sensing devices or visual/audible contact with personnel in the work zone. IN THE ALTERNATIVE: 29 CFR 1926.601(b)(4)(ii): The employer used motor vehicle equipment having an obstructed view to the rear and the vehicle was backed up without an observers signal that it was safe to do so: (a) Construction Site: The hazard of being struck by construction equipment operating beyond visual capacities without the use of a signalperson, sensing devices or visual/audible contact with personnel in the work zone.