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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1657912.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/25/2023
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 08/29/2023
Final Order: 03/01/2024
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/01/2024 | $0.00 | 08/25/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/29/2023 | $15,625.00 | 08/25/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2023 | $15,625.00 | 08/25/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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: At the worksite located at 4020 Winchester Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri employees were exposed to a fall hazard. (a) The access steps to of the Volvo L180H VCEL180HJ0005684 loader located on site were removed or damaged, making access and egress on and off the machine hazardous. Employees were subjected to fall hazards, which could lead to possible head trauma. Employees were subjected to muscle strains or sprains from legs or other extremities due to the difficulties getting on and off the machines. (b) The access steps to of the Volvo L180H VCEL180HJ0005685 loader located on site were removed or damaged, making access and egress on and off the machine hazardous. Employees were subjected to fall hazards, which could lead to possible head trauma. Employees were subjected to muscle strains or sprains from legs or other extremities due to the difficulties getting on and off the machines. Feasible means of abatement could include: 1. Repairing the existing steps. 2. Replacing the existing steps. 3. Use an approved step ladder device to safely access the working cab.