Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311083166
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/18/2008 I
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,625.00
Issuance Date: 01/15/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/15/2008 | $2,625.00 | 01/18/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/15/2008 | $3,500.00 | 01/18/2008 | 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 a crushing/struck-by hazard: On or about 07/19/07, an employee was exposed to a crushing/struck-by hazard while operating a forklift without wearing a seat belt. Among others, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement is to instruct employees and enforce the use of wearing a seatbelts while operating the forklifts. PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.