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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 911253.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/14/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,600.00
Issuance Date: 12/06/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/30/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/30/2013 | $5,600.00 | 03/14/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2013 | $7,000.00 | 02/07/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 employeesexposed to struck-by hazards: On or about June 11, 2013 the employer failed to develop and implement procedures for the movement of railcars exposing employees to the hazard of being struck-by and/or crushed by uncontrolled rolling stock and/or runaway railcars. Among other methods, some feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard may include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Develop, implement and enforce procedures that ensure the complete control the railcar string during the coal loading operations, to include equipment designed for the movement of railcars. 2. Ensure that employees are trained on the operation of and limitations of the capabilities of railcar handbrakes as indicated in Paragraphs 7.5 and 7.6 of General Code of Operating Rules for railroads dated April 7, 2010 and paragraph M-17.e of the WATCO Transportation Inc System Special Instructions dated January 15, 2012.