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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311972517
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/27/2008 X
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/07/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 09/02/2008
Final Order: 12/17/2008
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/17/2008 | $1,000.00 | 08/27/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2008 | $1,875.00 | 08/27/2008 | 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 operating industrial fork lift trucks were exposed to tipping and crushing injuries from not wearing seat belts: (a)On or about June 10, 2008, on the dock, for employees moving freight using Hyster 40 industrial fork lift trucks equipped with operator restraint systems with no cinch seat belts that were not required to be worn while operating the truck. Feasible and acceptable means to correct this hazard include enforcing the wearing of seat belts while operating the fork lift trucks. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.