Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 100483213
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/22/1988 X
Initial Penalty: $900.00
Current Penalty: $900.00
Issuance Date: 09/19/1988
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 09
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 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 being struck by falling cargo which could result in serious injuries or death. On June 15, 1988, Pier 8A Vessel CANTUARIA Hold #3 while unloading the ship, the employees were allowed to be under the load being lifted by the ship's gear. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method is to require the operator avoid carrying loads over people and to instruct people to stay clear from load being lifted.
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