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Standard Cited: 19100145 C03 Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags.
Inspection Nr: 308767235
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 09/09/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/14/2005
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date: 09/16/2005
Final Order: 04/21/2006
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/21/2006 | $500.00 | 09/14/2005 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/09/2005 | $6,300.00 | 09/14/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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: hazard of being struck by trailer when truck is traveling in reverse to the loading dock. (a)Loading Dock - On May 19, 2005 employees were exposed to being struck by trailer when truck is traveling in reverse to the loading dock. Trucks backing into loading dock did not have an observer, spotter or reverse signal alarm. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is: use a spotter to safely direct the truck and trailer into the loading dock.