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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 316328376
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/10/2012 I
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,700.00
Issuance Date: 08/07/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/07/2012 | $2,700.00 | 08/10/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2012 | $4,500.00 | 08/10/2012 | 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 to each of his employees 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: On or about 04/27/12 at 2261 NW 66th Avenue Miami, FL 33122. An employee operating a forklift was not wearing a seat belt. Employees were exposed to tip over hazards and being crushed by the forklift. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be to keep forklift operators from operating forklifts without using seatbelts.