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Standard Cited: 182065302 General Duty Clause and Workplace Safety Programs
Inspection Nr: 126595776
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $600.00
Current Penalty: $366.00
Issuance Date: 06/28/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 07/15/1999
Gravity:
Report ID: 0552700
Contest Date: 07/08/1999
Final Order: 10/04/1999
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | 1: State Lower Court | 10/04/1999 | $366.00 | 07/15/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/28/1999 | $600.00 | 07/15/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: LIFTING
Minn. Stat. 182.653 subd. 2: The employer did not furnish to each employee, conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards which caused or were likely to cause death or serious injury to employees; specifically: On May 4,1999 employees were exposed to injuries caused by crushing hazards when a Lull Highlander forklift was used to elevate them in a personnel platform when: 1) the combined weight of the platform, load, and personnel exceeded one-third the capacity as indicated on the load chart of the rough terrain forklift; 2) no information regarding maximum load, empty platform weight, or minimum capacity of the forklift used was posted on the platform; 3) the personnel platform was not adequately secured to the lifting carriage of the forklift in a manner so as to prevent the forks from rotating upwards; and 4) the width of the platform exceeded recommended guidelines.