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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315920322
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,295.00
Current Penalty: $1,606.50
Issuance Date: 03/23/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/06/2012
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/10/2012 | $1,606.50 | 04/06/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/23/2012 | $2,295.00 | 04/06/2012 | 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 a crushing hazard: a)Barge yard - On November 2, 2011: Fork lift operator was exposed to being thrown from and/or being crushed by the Case, model 586-G, serial number JJG0134968 fork lift which was not provided with a seat belt. Feasible and acceptable methods of abatement to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to the following providing seat belts in accordance with ASME/ANSI B56.6b-1998 Paragraph 6.2.1 (a) that requires that before starting to operate the rough terrain forklift truck the operator shall be in operational position and fasten seat belt.