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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 309306926
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/04/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/21/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date: 04/28/2006
Final Order: 09/20/2006
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 09/20/2006 | $7,000.00 | 04/21/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/04/2006 | $7,000.00 | 04/21/2006 | 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 employees were exposed to struck-by hazards. (a)On or about October 13, 2005, an employee was backing a Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader out of a bunker without looking in the direction of travel. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to ensure/enforce that all employees and equipment are clear from the machine operating area in accordance with Caterpillar Operation and Maintenance Manual 902,906, and 908 Compact Wheel Loaders.