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Standard Cited: 510001 A Duties of Employers
Inspection Nr: 309504546
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $375.00
Current Penalty: $100.00
Issuance Date: 02/24/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/13/2006
Gravity:
Report ID: 0355114
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/02/2006 | $100.00 | 03/13/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/24/2006 | $375.00 | 03/13/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Title 40.1-51.1.(a); Code of Virginia: At 8220 Birch Street, Manassas, VA, 20111, the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employeess were exposed to crushing and caught between hazards while operating a Toyota Forklift (Model number 42-6FG25-13719). a.An employee operating a Toyota Forklift was not able to read all nameplates, caution and instruction markings placed on the vehicle provided by the manufacturer. Among other safety warnings that were not legible was the following prohibition: "Lift trucks can tip over even when empty. Slow down for turns, steer smoothly and slowly. Always fasten the seat belt and stay with the truck if it tips... Keep forks low and tilted back." (Reference page 20 of Toyota Forklift Owner's Manual). The operator was preparing to transport the forklift on a flatbed truck when the forklift overturned and crushed the operator. The investigation revealed that the victim was not wearing his seat belt and was traveling with the mast fully extended when it tipped over. One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, to correct this hazard is for the employer to comply with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers / American National Standard for Low lift and High lift truck requirements ASME/ANSI B56.1c-1991 4.2.3 which reads: The user shall see that all name plates and caution and instruction markings are in place and legible. [NOTE: The Toyota Forklift Owner's Manual also provides the following on page 19: "Decals and plates that give you information about safe operation are on your truck. Study them and if you have any questions, ask your supervisor. Make sure they stay on your truck in clean, readable condition."]