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Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 313221798
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,250.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/03/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/08/2009
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date: 01/04/2010
Final Order: 11/29/2011
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/29/2011 | $3,000.00 | 12/08/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/03/2009 | $3,250.00 | 12/08/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that in that employees were exposed to thrown against, struck by and crushed by Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) hazard during tip-over: a)establishment, outside near automotive service center - for an employee observed operating Komatsu Forklift (Model # FG 25T-16, Serial # 213543A, Type GLP) without wearing the installed seat belt during operation. One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, to correct this hazard is to have operators fasten the seat belt while operating equipment. (Reference: ASME B56-1-1993, Paragraph5.3.19: An active operator protection device or system, when provided, shall be used.)