Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1651722.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/04/2023 2
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $9,375.00
Issuance Date: 07/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/31/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/31/2023 | $9,375.00 | 08/04/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/11/2023 | $15,625.00 | 08/04/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 crushing hazards while operating front end loaders without inspecting the equipment to ensure it was safe to use. On or about, February 20, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the Caterpillar 924H front-end loader was inspected daily in order to determine that all components, such as but not limited to, quick disconnect coupler and seat belts worked properly and were in good operational condition.