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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311920623
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,125.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/11/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
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 | 12/15/2009 | $1,125.00 | 12/11/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2009 | $1,500.00 | 12/11/2009 | 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: a)515 Miller St., Perth Amboy, NJ. An employee was exposed to crushing hazards when a sizzor lift rolled down a ramp, pinning him against a backhoe while he was attempting to move the lift off a flatbed. Emergency procedures such as chocking were not followed. Violation occurred on or about 7/6/09. ABATEMENT NOTE:AMONG OTHER MEANS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD WOULD BE FOR THE COMPANY TO follow JLG's sizzor lift emergency procedures to include chocking wheels securely.