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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314264870
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/27/2010 X
Initial Penalty: $1,100.00
Current Penalty: $825.00
Issuance Date: 09/21/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/04/2010 | $825.00 | 09/27/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/21/2010 | $1,100.00 | 09/27/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his 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 to employees in that employees were exposed to: a.At the general factory/receiving department, an employee was observed operating a forklift without wearing a seat belt, which exposed the employee to caught by/in between and struck by hazards, on or about 8/18/2010. b.At the shipping department, an employee was observed operating a forklift without wearing a seat belt, which exposed the employee to caught by/in between and struck by hazards, on or about 8/18/2010. Among the feasible and useful methods to correct the hazard is to prohibit employees to operate this type of equipment without wearing the seat belt. Note:Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c).