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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309431286
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,375.00
Issuance Date: 09/15/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/27/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
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 | 09/19/2006 | $3,375.00 | 09/27/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/15/2006 | $4,500.00 | 09/27/2006 | 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 employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and run over hazards: On or about 04/10/06, at the west field pad, employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck and run over by a forklift that was lacking an audible reverse signal alarm. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to eliminate the practice of using defective equipment such as, but not limited to forklifts. PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.