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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301883344
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,600.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/09/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/13/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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 | 08/20/1999 | $5,000.00 | 08/13/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/09/1999 | $5,600.00 | 08/13/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm: a. On or about April 7, 1999, a foreman was driving a Case Model 621 front-end loader with an employee seated in the right hand side of the bucket. The front-end loader was driven several feet and the employee fell out of the bucket and was crushed at the head under the front right wheel. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method is to: 1. Prohibit employees from riding in the bucket of earthmoving equipment in accordance with the Case 621 Loader Operator's Manual, page 9. 2. Provide additional training and information to employees in the recognition of hazards associated with riding on heavy equipment. PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.