Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315303065
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/04/2011 I
Initial Penalty: $2,380.00
Current Penalty: $1,618.00
Issuance Date: 06/29/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/19/2011 | $1,618.00 | 07/04/2011 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/29/2011 | $2,380.00 | 07/04/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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 a crushing hazard. (a)Logyard - On or about June 14, 2011 an employee was not wearing the supplied seatbelt. The operator was exposed to a crushing hazard from an overturn forklift while operating a Taylor high capacity forklift. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is for the employer to ensure forklift operators use the seatbelt.