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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310593637
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/15/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/22/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 02/13/2008
Final Order: 05/28/2008
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/28/2008 | $1,500.00 | 01/22/2008 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/15/2008 | $1,500.00 | 01/22/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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 which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were exposed to falls from moving vehicles: a) On or about October 27, 2007 employees were exposed to injury in that, an employee was riding on the platform between the semi-truck and the trailer. Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be to follow industry practice and ride in the cab using a seatbelt while the vehicle is moving: Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").