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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300654688
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $21,000.00
Current Penalty: $10,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/14/1998
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/18/1998
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215300
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 | 10/23/1998 | $10,500.00 | 09/18/1998 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/14/1998 | $21,000.00 | 09/18/1998 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 the hazards of being struck or caught by a material handling equipment (lift trucks): At Pier#9: a.On or about 03/18/98, it was documented that an employee had been operating a lift truck without wearing the seat belt, and turning/driving at high speeds with the clamps elevated without a load. b.On 03/18/98, employees were observed operating lift trucks without wearing seat belts, and driving with the clamps elevated without a load. Among others, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these conditions are to: 1.Enforce the use of seat belts while operating equipment having seat belts installed, as required by the operation and maintenance manual. 2.Instruct the employees on the proper use of the equipment (lift trucks), and on how to prevent/avoid a tipover. Note:Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19, Abatement Verification.