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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312098155
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 06/16/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/01/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/01/2008 | $1,875.00 | 10/01/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/16/2008 | $1,875.00 | 06/20/2008 | 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 the hazards of being run over or fall hazards when riding as a passenger on a piece of equipment designed only for the operator. At the site: Employees were exposed to the hazards of being run over and/or fall hazards when riding on the back of a tractor that was meant for a single rider and that being the operator. An attached sticker applied to the tractor by the manufacturer stated that there was to be no riders. Feasible abatement methods include but are not limited to the following: 1. Read and follow all instructions, labels and warnings affixed to the equipment being used. 2. Train the employees in the recognition of the hazards associated with violating the affixed safety warnings. 3. Use the equipment as designed and intended by the manufacturer.