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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309192896
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $750.00
Current Penalty: $375.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/20/2006
Gravity: 03
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 | 05/04/2006 | $375.00 | 04/20/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2006 | $750.00 | 04/20/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were exposed to being struck by or caught in between the roll-over protection (ROPS) and the ground in the event the employee falls or gets thrown from the machine due to not wearing the installed seatbelt: a) On or about March 28, 2006, and at times prior, employees operated the Caterpillar front end loader and were exposed to crushing injuries from being caught between the roll-over protection (ROPS) and the ground because the installed seatbelt was not being worn. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to train employees on wearing seatbelts installed by the manufacturer of the Caterpillar front end loader. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").