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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315418715
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/02/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $3,150.00
Issuance Date: 11/28/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/12/2011 | $3,150.00 | 12/02/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/28/2011 | $6,300.00 | 12/02/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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 employee were exposed to a fall hazard in the workplace. a) At the worksite, Yard of 2325 County Road 104, East Quogue, NY: On May 27, 2011, An employee was lifted by a forklift (Combilift Model #C120100LA53) while standing on pieces of stack lumber that were used as platform on the raised forks. There were no guardrails or personal fall arrest systems in use. The employee was lifted to a height of approximately 7'3 ft above ground; on or about 6/1/11. ABATEMENT NOTES: Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct the hazards include but are not limited to: 1.) Instruct employees to utilize only approved platforms equipped with guardrails, which can be securely attached to the forks of the powered industrial truck in accordance with AMSE B56.1-2000, Section 7.36.1 Platforms - Elevating. 2.) Train employees about the hazard of falls associated with improper elevating methods. 3.) Ensure that employees exposed to fall hazards are protected from falling by using personal fall arrest systems. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.