Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313636847
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,050.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/16/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/06/2009 | $1,050.00 | 09/16/2009 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2009 | $3,500.00 | 09/16/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: Reference the American National Standard Index B71.3.2.1 (1972) Controls-Walk-Behind Mowers, Shutoff Control Device-A shutoff control device was not provided to stop operation of the engine (motor). This device shall require manual and intentional activation in order to restart the engine (motor): JOB SITE: 80 Hubble Drive, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63068, the Production Supervisors, allowed workers to use a 42 inch Turf Tracer walk behind, Unit No. 420081056, in their daily activities with the shutoff control device not working as designed and did not stop the engine (motor) when shutoff control device was engaged. The workers were exposed to a potential struck-by hazard.