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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 308684760
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 06/01/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/08/2007
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
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 | 06/21/2007 | $750.00 | 06/08/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/01/2007 | $1,500.00 | 06/08/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: Facility located at Highway 75 North P.O. Box 260, Herman, NE - The employer is not furnishing employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious harm to employees in that employees are exposed to the hazards of being struck by, crushed by or thrown from a powered industrial truck (forklift) in the event the operator is not restrained while operating these vehicles. The operators in this facility have been observed operating forklifts without using the seatbelts which are provided on the vehicles. Employees face the potential of being thrown from a fork lift due to the lack of restraint device usage being observed at the plant. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods of abatement are: 1) Develop and implement written procedures as per ASME Standard B56.1-2000, requiring operators of powered industrial trucks to utilize restraint devices provided when operating the vehicles. 2) Develop and implement a disciplinary action and procedures to ensure that employees wear restraint devices while operating these vehicles. 3) Review and audit the company's training program and trainers to ensure that information being presented is true and factual as per the latest regulatory directives and reflects OSHA policy and generally accepted industry practices such as ASME Standard B56.1-2000. 4) Ensure that all operators have received a certified powered industrial truck training course prior to them being allowed to operate the vehicles in the facility. This training should meet or exceed the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3). Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.ion