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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1242445.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $12,675.00
Issuance Date: 12/21/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/04/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/19/2018
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 | 01/19/2018 | $12,675.00 | 01/04/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/21/2017 | $12,675.00 | 01/04/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 the hazard of being struck by an articulated wheel loader: a) On or about 6/23/2017, In the yard: Employees were operating a Komatsu WA470-6 Articulated Wheel Loader with an obstructed view, with limited visibility, without keeping a safe distance from people, and with a damaged operators seat. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1. Ensure visibility from the operators seat as is referenced in the Komatsu Operation & Maintenance Manual, pages 1-5 and pages 2-22. 2. Inspect the machine and repair any problems found as is referenced in the Komatsu Operation & Maintenance Manual, pages 2-13. 3. Ensure that there is no person or obstructions in the surrounding areas, and blow the horn as is referenced in the Komatsu Operation & Maintenance Manual, page 2-26. 4. Ensure that the work equipment is operated at a proper height from the ground as is referenced in the Komatsu Operation & Maintenance Manual, page 2-27, and in the ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Institute) safety guidance material. Abatement documentation must be submitted for these items.