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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 311090914
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/28/2008
Nr Instances: 50
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date: 05/06/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/28/2008 | $5,000.00 | 05/06/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/28/2008 | $5,000.00 | 05/06/2008 | 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 struck-by and crushing hazard: On or about 04/08/2008, at the Western Division Clewiston, in Clewiston, Florida, transfer (or dedicated) train air brake tests were not being performed on the rear car as well as all remaining cars. Among other methods of abatement, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to ensure compliance with 49 CFR Part 232.215 for transfer train brake tests. PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.