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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1498420.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,458.00
Current Penalty: $1,474.80
Issuance Date: 12/21/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/19/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/04/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/04/2021 | $1,474.80 | 01/19/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/21/2020 | $2,458.00 | 01/19/2021 | 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that forklifts were operated without seat belts being used or in place. This condition exposed employees to struck-by/crushing hazards. a) On or about 10/14/2020, in the dock area and warehouse, forklifts were operated without seat belts. It was observed that a green Clark forklift, model number ECX30, had a broken seat belt buckle. Employees operated the forklift in its condition and other forklifts on site without wearing seat belts. b) On or about 10/14/2020, outside at the propane storage area, a yellow Clark forklift, model number CGP55, was missing a seat belt. The forklift was in service and operated by management to install racking.