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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309551786
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/08/2006 X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 10/04/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/24/2006 | $2,100.00 | 10/08/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/04/2006 | $2,100.00 | 10/08/2006 | 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 the hazard of being struck by running blades: a.8 Owens Ct. - A Walker ride-on mower, with a mowing deck s/n of D-7 60315, was not equipped with functioning shutoff switch under the seat, on or about June 13, 2006. The shutoff switch under the seat had been unplugged. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to ensure that interlock switches are functioning correctly, as indicated in the manufacturer's Owner's Manual.