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Standard Cited: 19260020 B01 General safety and health provisions.
Inspection Nr: 310896915
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/17/2007 I
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/12/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 11/02/2007
Final Order: 05/05/2008
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/05/2008 | $3,500.00 | 10/17/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/17/2008 | $3,500.00 | 10/17/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/12/2007 | $3,500.00 | 10/17/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
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 capsizing a vessel due to overloading. a) Under Route 70 Bridge Pier 11 Manasquan River: Employees were working on a 20' by 50' barge loaded with debris which became unstable and capsized, on or about 4/18/07. One feasible means of abatement is to consult with the manufacturer on stability and capacity limitations, and follow the Flexifloat Construction Systems design drawings and specifications for safe loading operations. NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.