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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315146373
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/16/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/13/2012
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 08/24/2012
Final Order: 12/17/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/17/2012 | $1,500.00 | 11/13/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/16/2012 | $3,000.00 | 06/26/2012 | 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 the crushing hazards associated with a forklift tipping over and a worker getting crushed due to the lack of a seat belt on the forklift: Employees are exposed to crushing hazards from operating a forklift on a ramp, and not having a seatbelt to restrain them in case the forklift tips over. The Toyota Forklift that travels on a ramp that has an open side was not equipped with a seat belt. Feasible methods of abatement include but are not limited to: 1. Contact Toyota, the manufacturer, concerning purchasing a seat belt retrofit kit. 2. Install the seat belt. 3. Train operators on the proper use of the seat belt. 4. Conduct frequent inspections to ensure workers are using the seat belt. 5. Replace the old seat with one that has the seat belt hardware. 6) Purchase a new forklift 7) Do not use the forklift on the ramp