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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313851354
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/22/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/11/2010
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 02/18/2010
Final Order: 08/02/2010
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/02/2010 | $3,000.00 | 03/11/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/22/2010 | $3,000.00 | 03/11/2010 | 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 struck-by and crushing hazards: (a) Location - Harbor Street, Salem, MA: On or about 10/13/09, the employer failed to adequately train employees to operate and work around a Labrie Top Select recycling truck. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means to correct this hazard is to develop a clear, concise work rule pertaining to all safety aspects of working with and around the recycling truck including hydraulic bucket safety. Train and retrain all personnel accordingly.