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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309969681
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 04/27/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/09/2007
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/10/2007 | $750.00 | 05/09/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/27/2007 | $1,250.00 | 05/09/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the employee was exposed to: crushing hazards by riding in the bucket of a moving wheeled loader, also referred to as a "skid steer". a)Calzado and Hawk Owl, Coeur d'Alene, ID: On or about April 12, 2007 and at times prior thereto, an employee was riding in the bucket of a Thomas-137 skid steer. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to train and require employees to operate wheeled loaders in accordance with the Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (CIMA) safety manual on Wheel Tractor/Loader. This manual states, "Never use a bucket or blade for a work platform or personnel carrier." Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.