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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311763551
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 08/14/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/19/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date: 09/04/2009
Final Order: 10/29/2009
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/29/2009 | $750.00 | 08/19/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/09/2009 | $750.00 | 08/19/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/14/2009 | $1,500.00 | 08/19/2009 | 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 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 crushing hazards: Facility: An employee was observed operating a Mitsubishi forklift without wearing the seatbelt provided. Among others, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard is to re-train employees regarding the importance of wearing the seatbelts provided and by enforcing the company policy that seatbelts must be used each and everytime the truck is used.