Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315570564
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/10/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $3,442.00
Current Penalty: $1,720.00
Issuance Date: 05/31/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/22/2011 | $1,720.00 | 06/10/2011 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/31/2011 | $3,442.00 | 06/10/2011 | 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 crushing hazards: 1. At the establishment: On or about 4/13/2011 the employer did not ensure that an employee operating a Taylor,F3, 25,000 lbs load capacity, powered industrial truck fastened his seat belt. The employee was exposed to crushing hazard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard is to ensure that employees fasten their seat belts when operating powered industrial trucks in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.