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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309083160
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/20/2006 X
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $4,410.00
Issuance Date: 06/01/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/22/2006 | $4,410.00 | 06/20/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/01/2006 | $6,300.00 | 06/20/2006 | 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 to each of his employees 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 hazard: a) Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by oncoming/right turning vehicular traffic while crossing unprotected intersection(s) within the plant. The employer did not ensure that safe crossing(s) were created to alert vehicle drivers and pedestrians of the hazard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate the hazard include, but is not limited to, implementation of the applicable elements recommended and required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 2003 Edition, Section 3B.17, Crosswalk Markings. DISCLAIMERS: 1) You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2) The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3) The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.