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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312272214
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/31/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 03/02/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 08/15/2008
Final Order: 02/20/2009
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/20/2009 | $3,000.00 | 03/02/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2008 | $5,000.00 | 08/12/2008 | 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 were exposed to a crushing hazard: Construction site located at 170 Route 23 South, Hamburg, NJ. Employer failed to implement a procedure to ensure that the swing radius and the rear path of travel of the Hyundai tracked excavator was protected by a back up guide or cordoning off the path of travel because of the obstructed vision of the operator. Violation occurred on or about 6/27/08. Abatement notes: Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to reduce this hazard are to; a) Follow the procedures in the operator's manual for the Hyundai 160LC-7 i.e. Operate carefully to make sure all personnel are clear within the working range of the machine. b) Place barrier guards if necessary. c) Assign and use a ground guide. Violation occurred on or about 6/27/2008.