Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309205219
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 08/08/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/16/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 08/24/2006
Final Order: 02/02/2007
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 | 02/02/2007 | 08/16/2006 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/08/2006 | $1,500.00 | 08/16/2006 | 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 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: A.Teradon Road, Accord, NY on or about 2/21/06 an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while exiting a Komatsu PC-120 excavator. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF ABATEMENT IS TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S PROCEDURES LISTED IN THE OWNERS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL THAT STATES UNDER THE HEADING OF PARKING: Before leaving the machine, carry out the following: Apply the swing lock; lower the bucket to the ground; put the work equipment lever in neutral and lock it; stop the engine and remove the key to prevent other people using the machine; lock the cab. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.