Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315305805
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/11/2012 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/23/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
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: An employee was exposed to a crush hazard by riding on the fender of Case 570MXT Loader/Landscaper. (a)7th Street & W.31st Ave., Hattiesburg MS - On or about November 15, 2011 an employee was observed riding on the fender of a Case 570MXT Loader/Landscaper. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard included but not limited to: 1. Prohibit rider(s) other than the operator from riding on the Case 570MXT Loader/Landscaper.