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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309191500
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2006
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/17/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
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 | 02/15/2006 | $5,000.00 | 02/17/2006 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2006 | $5,000.00 | 02/17/2006 | 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 provide employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that, employees were exposed to fall hazards when standing on pallets that were being raised by forklifts: a)On or about January 9, 2006, and at times prior, employees accessed elevated areas using pallets that were being raised by the forks of forklifts. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazardous condition would be to completely prohibit the practice of riding on pallets, regardless of the height which employees need to reach. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification