Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1771389.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $14,518.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/14/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/11/2024 | $2,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/14/2024 | $14,518.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 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 crushing injuries from overturning forklifts while operating them without using operator restraint systems (seat belts): Location - Farm Store area. On or about 8/27/2024, a Yale powered industrial truck (PIT) was operated without the use of the seat belt, in that the seat did not have a seat belt buckle installed on the seat, as required by the manufacturer.
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