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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1212837.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,070.00
Current Penalty: $5,070.00
Issuance Date: 08/15/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/29/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/06/2017
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/06/2017 | $5,070.00 | 09/29/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/15/2017 | $5,070.00 | 08/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
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 struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards: (a) At the worksite - Two employees tasked to dismantle an excavator were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards. One of the employees was injured when a 6.2 ton counterweight fell onto him while they were attempting to remove it from the excavator; on or about 02/15/17. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $ 1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.