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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314767583
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: W
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,430.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/12/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
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 | 04/13/2011 | $3,430.00 | 04/12/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2011 | $4,900.00 | 04/12/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970. The employer does not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: This violation occurred on or about October 31, 2010 at the Soniat Canal, David Dr. & Airline Hwy., Metairie, Louisiana, where employees are exposed to struck-by hazards during the movement of heavy equipment mats. The employer failed to ensure that employee(s) operating a Caterpillar 324D L Hydraulic Excavator did so according to the Caterpillar operation and maintenance manual. A feasible and useful means of abatement would be to provide training to ensure the safe use of a Caterpillar 324D L Hydraulic Excavator according to the operation and maintenance manual. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure employees are protected from struck-by hazards.