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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312622566
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $300.00
Current Penalty: $150.00
Issuance Date: 10/17/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 10/23/2008
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0111100
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 | 10/24/2008 | $150.00 | 10/23/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/17/2008 | $300.00 | 10/23/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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 hazards associated with walking/working behind vehicles with obstructed views: Establishment - Employees were driving a 1999 Chevrolet #3500 truck that had an obstructed rear view and no back-up alarm or person signaling the driver that it was safe to operate the vehicle in reverse. Among other methods one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to install a audible back-up alarm on the service truck or have an observer guide the vehicle safety while traveling in reverse.