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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313716698
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,350.00
Current Penalty: $810.00
Issuance Date: 03/04/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/20/2010
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/16/2010 | $810.00 | 04/20/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/04/2010 | $1,350.00 | 04/20/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 crushing and tipping hazards due to improper maintenance and inspection of forklifts: a)On or about January 8, 2010, and at times prior, the Nissan forklift was not appropriately inspected or maintained, in that, the carriage near the forks was severely damaged. Among others, a feasible and acceptable method of abatement to correct this hazard is to reguarly service and maintain the forklift and ensure that any damage is repaired. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").