Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 300054228
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/14/1999 X
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 04/22/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/14/1999 | $1,875.00 | 05/14/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/22/1999 | $1,875.00 | 05/14/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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: Crushing head and chest injuries resulting from the operation of truck-mounted snow plows without seat belts. Training for all exposed employees was not provided to identify the hazards and the precautions necessary to prevent personal injury. On or about 01/02/99, an employee operating a truck-mounted snow plow, ran into a concrete wall and suffered fatal injuries. The employee was not wearing his seat belt and had not been trained in the company policy requiring seat belt use. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to control the hazard is to develop and implement procedures to ensure that all employees, who drive motor vehicles, receive adequate training before driving company vehicles and are required to wear seat belts when driving company vehicles. A NIOSH Update, the snow blade company, vehicle manufacture, and companies safety policy states that seat belts are to be worn. Abatement certification is required for this violation. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.ion
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