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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 964084.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,410.00
Issuance Date: 05/22/2014
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 06/04/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/16/2014
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/16/2014 | $4,410.00 | 06/04/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/22/2014 | $4,900.00 | 06/04/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 was 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: a) On or about 3/20/2014, Maintenance Shop: Employees performing vehicle maintenance were exposed to crushing hazards while working underneath raised vehicle mounted manure tanks. The safety prop rod system to support the raised tanks did not have a pin installed or "pocket" installed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications. The prop rod system was not in use. Among other feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to: 1) Ensure that prop rods and/ or blocking is used while working underneath raised vehicle mounted structures and parts. 2) Ensure that employees are trained in the need for and proper use of prop rods and/ or blocking. 3) Ensure that the prop rod systems installed on the vehicles are installed in compliance with the manufactures requirements. Reference Harsh Rigid Lift Installation & Operations Manual pages 14 through 19. Abatement certification is required for this item.