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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311592638
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/20/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/07/2010
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111700
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 | 05/12/2010 | $3,500.00 | 05/07/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/20/2010 | $3,500.00 | 05/07/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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 a fall hazard while working from an elevated position being supported by a fork lift. a.Receiving- On 11/20/10 an employee fell approximately 8' while working in a plastic bulk storage bin that was elevated by a fork lift. The bin was not a suitable work platform that was secured to the fork lift and could provide proper fall protection. A feasible means of abatement includes, but not limited to, the procedures for elevating personnel from powered industrial trucks as set forth in ASME B56.1.