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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312933252
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,375.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 08/20/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/26/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418300
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 | 09/08/2009 | $750.00 | 08/26/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/20/2009 | $1,375.00 | 08/26/2009 | 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 crushed-by hazards: (a)On or about June 9, 2009 - C&D Department, an employee was operating a forklift without utilizing the restraint device. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to ensure that all forklift drivers utilize the restraint devices provided on the forklifts. As stated in ASME B56.1-1993 - Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks, Section 7.39, Operator Restraint Systems.t