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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314565581
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $937.50
Issuance Date: 08/03/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/06/2010
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0420600
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 | 08/26/2010 | $937.50 | 08/06/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/03/2010 | $1,250.00 | 08/06/2010 | 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: a. At the site - the Caterpiller 936F Wheel Loader was used to transport and lift an employee to obtain the trench box chains from the anchor points on the top of the 10 ft high trench box. The employee was exposed to a potential crush and/or fall hazard. Violation observed on or about 05/19/10. Feasible and acceptable methods of abatement include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Follow the operator's manual safety precautions and warnings 2. Prohibit the use of the front end loader to lift and transport personnel