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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311416903
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $975.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/30/2008
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/12/2008 | $500.00 | 10/30/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2008 | $975.00 | 10/30/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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 a crush by hazard from not wearing a seat belt. (a)United Postal Service - On or about October 6, 2008 an employee was observed operating a Toyota forklift without wearing a seat belt. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct his hazard included but not limited to: Instruct and enforce employees use of seat belts when operating equipment.