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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311848659
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/10/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/01/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/2008 | $5,000.00 | 12/01/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/10/2008 | $6,300.00 | 12/01/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 struck by hazards. a.On or about April 15, 2008, at Tyson Foods Blountsville, AL, an employee was struck-by a yard dog (tractor trailer truck) when he walked into the path of the truck while checking trailers. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is: 1. Designate walkways for employees to walk and restrict truck traffic from those areas. 2. Establish radio communications with guards and the truck drivers. 3. Establish a traffic flow pattern in the trailer holding area.