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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314642737
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,250.00
Current Penalty: $3,187.50
Issuance Date: 12/09/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/30/2011
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0418200
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 | 12/21/2011 | $3,187.50 | 12/30/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/09/2011 | $4,250.00 | 12/30/2011 | 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 to each of his employees 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 operating a forklift that did not have its seatbelt installed exposing them to crushing injuries in the event of a forklift tip-over or other accident. a) Site - Warehouse: Employees were operating a forklift that did not have a seatbelt installed, thus exposing them to crushing injuries in the event of a forklift tip-over or other accident. One feasible and acceptable abatement method includes but is not limited to the following: The employer must take the forklift out of service and install the seatbelt. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED