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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 893065.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/16/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/30/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/30/2013 | $1,000.00 | 07/16/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2013 | $3,500.00 | 07/16/2013 | 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 employees were exposed to crushing hazards while operating a powered industrial truck that was not provided with a seat belt. a) On or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior, a Clark Forklift, Model #C500-800 was missing a seat belt and was not taken out of service for repairs prior to use. The employees who used the forklift were exposed to crushing injuries in the event of a forklift tip-over. Feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazardous condition would be to install a seat belt in accordance to the following requirements for powered industrial trucks ASME B56.1-1993 - Safety Standard for Low and High Lift Trucks; or to follow the safety instruction set forth in accordance with the manufacturer operator's instruction manual.