Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309028181
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,000.00
Current Penalty: $400.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/13/2006
Gravity: 04
Report ID: 0521700
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 | 02/23/2006 | $400.00 | 02/13/2006 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2006 | $1,000.00 | 02/13/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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: a. On or about January 27, 2006, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was performing masonry operations from the forks of a BOBCAT, Skid Steer Loader, the employee was thereby expsoed to injuries from falls created by the improper use of the Skid Steer Loader. One feasible and acceptable abatement method includes, but are not limited to the following: a. Follow the Equipment Manufactures Institute (EMI) statey manual for operator and mechanics of Skid Steer Loader which states, " Never use the bucket for a work platform or personnel carrier."