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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310215439
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $800.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/30/2007
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 | 04/05/2007 | $800.00 | 03/30/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/2007 | $1,500.00 | 03/30/2007 | 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 to each of his employees 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 struck-by/crushing and drowning hazards: On or about 02/09/07, employees were exposed to struck-by/crushing and drowning hazards while operating riding mowers on steep slopes when cutting lawns near bodies of water. Among other methods of abatement, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to train employees on the safe operation of the equipment and the dangers associated with the operation of the equipment while working on steep slopes near bodies of water in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation. PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.