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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 308342740
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/23/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/06/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
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 | 01/20/2006 | $3,000.00 | 01/06/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/23/2005 | $4,000.00 | 01/06/2006 | 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 was 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 struck by and crushing hazard: a)Natural gas pipeline construction site: On October 6, 2005, and at times prior thereto, a Fruehauf dolly and trailer were coupled to a Caterpillar 561N pipe layer tractor using a Caterpillar drawbar (pin). Secondary chains or cables were not used to secure the converter dolly and the loaded trailer to the tractor. The drawbar (pin) failed exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by and/or crushed by the overturning and sliding load. NOTE 1: A feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to use one or more safety devices (chain or cable) between the converter dolly and the tow vehicle. NOTE 2: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.