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Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 315962811
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,365.00
Issuance Date: 06/14/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 06/19/2012
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/07/2012 | $1,365.00 | 06/19/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/14/2012 | $2,100.00 | 06/19/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards: a)Facility - The "Caterpillar" model #P5000, S/N AT3503916, LP type forklift did not have a functioning back-up alarm and was being used to transport bundles of lumber from the saw department to the production lines. Abatement Note: One feasible means of abatement would be to install a working back-up alarm. Also, ensure that the alarms function is checked as part of the pre-shift inspection of the lift. The employer also could train employees to use the horn when operating the forklift in reverse.