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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310314406
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,406.00
Issuance Date: 12/13/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 12/19/2006
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418300
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 | 12/29/2006 | $1,406.00 | 12/19/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/13/2006 | $1,875.00 | 12/19/2006 | 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 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 crushed-by hazards: (a)Truck Parking Area - On or about Oct 31, 2006, an employee was operating a forklift without utilizing the restraint device. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to ensure that all forklift drivers utilize the restraint devices provided on the forklifts. As stated in ASME B56.1-1993 - Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks, Section 7.39, Operator Restraint Systems.