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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309351591
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/05/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/11/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/19/2006 | $4,500.00 | 04/11/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/05/2006 | $4,500.00 | 04/11/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard: LIFTING
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 a crushing hazard from the excavator tipping over due to overloading of the machine: (a)On or about November 10, 2005, the employer did not ensure that the mini- excavator was not overloaded while lifting an inlet basin using the mini- excavator. This exposed the employee(s) to crushing hazards. One feasible means of abatement includes, but is not limited to; do not exceed the rated object handling capacity of the machine, as stated in the manufacturers operation and maintenance manual. Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required. Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be submitted within ten (10) calendar days after the abatement date.ment