Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300966892
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/21/1997 I
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/16/1997
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/05/1997 | $3,000.00 | 01/21/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/16/1997 | $5,000.00 | 01/21/1997 | 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: Employees were exposed to being struck by a moving vehicle capable of causing fractures, crushing injuries to internal organs, and death. Employees were climbing in and out of a Ryder Rental truck which had an inoperable parking brake. Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard was to fix the park brake until it was in an operable condition.49 CFR 393.41(b)
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