Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1095310.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/21/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/29/2016 | $7,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 was 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 vehicles due to poor illumination: a) Argix Direct, Inc. dba Argix Logistics 100 Middlesex Center Blvd, Jamesburg, NJ site - Truck Yard: On or about September 30, 2015, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that adequate illumination was being maintained for switcher employees performing switcher truck operations around the truck yard throughout the day to including the dark hours of the morning and night, exposing employees to being struck-by the moving trucks due to inadequate illumination.
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