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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310031646
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/17/2007 I
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/12/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/27/2007 | $1,000.00 | 09/17/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2007 | $1,500.00 | 09/17/2007 | 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 falling trees/ branches while pushing over trees with an exavator: a.On or about May 4, 2007, the Caterpillar 320CL excavator that was used to fell trees did not have an attachment for the excavator specifically designed to fell trees. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to use equipment specifically designed for tree felling operations. Another means of abatement would be to manually fell the trees. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED.TION