Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 311279392
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/14/2008
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 03/27/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date: 04/15/2008
Final Order: 08/26/2009
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 08/26/2009 | 05/14/2008 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/27/2008 | $2,500.00 | 05/14/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 being struck by cargo load bars under pressure: a)Company-Wide: Milk delivery drivers are exposed to the hazard of being struck by cargo load bars as they attempt to release such bars from their tracks at each stop; on or about 9/28/07. NOTE: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. Among other feasible methods the following methods of abatement would eliminate the hazard identified: 1.Follow Cannon Equipment's recommendations to restrain the wheels of each bossy cart by means of chocks, wheel locks or other acceptable means, before removing the cargo load bar, when parked on an incline. 2.Develop and implement policies and procedures to require drivers to restrain bossy carts and crates located immediately in front of the cargo load bars by means of a load strap and to inspect their cargo before unloading at each stop to determine if the cargo has shifted. 3.Provide training to all milk delivery drivers regarding the above policies and procedures.