Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1098728.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/30/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 04/21/2016
Final Order: 06/27/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/27/2016 | $3,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/26/2016 | $7,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/30/2016 | $7,000.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 struck by hazards: a) 451 Brownsburg Road West, Upper Makefield Township, Worksite - On or about October 15, 2015, the Bobcat Model T300 Skidsteer was operated in reverse without a functioning backup alarm as a warning device for employees located in the vehicle's path of travel. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be to ensure the full operability of vehicles and mobile equipment as outlined in ANSI Z133 - 2012, Section 5.1.2, which states, "Units shall be equipped and maintained with manufacturer's safety devices, instructions, decals, and safeguards".
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