Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313348682
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/29/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/16/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed:
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/05/2010 | $1,500.00 | 12/29/2009 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/16/2009 | $2,500.00 | 12/29/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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 were 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 thrown from the cab of the forklift. (a)Establishment: On or about July 27, 2009, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) operate a powered industrial trucks without utilizing the seatbelt. Note(1): Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to require the use of seatbelts when operating forklifts (Powered Industrial Trucks) throughout the establishment as required by ANSI/ASME B56.1, Paragraph 5.3.19. Note(2): Abatement certification and documentation IS required for this item.