Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312151236
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/24/2008 I
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,406.00
Issuance Date: 11/19/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/20/2008 | $1,406.00 | 11/24/2008 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/2008 | $1,875.00 | 11/24/2008 | 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 to each of his employees 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: On or about 11-13-2008, two employees were working from the front bucket of a Caterpillar TH560B front end loader exposing the employees to the hazard of a fall or being crushed. Among other methods of abatement, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard is to utilize an aerial lift.l