Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301176194
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/30/1998 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,750.00
Issuance Date: 01/30/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/10/1998 | $3,750.00 | 01/30/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/30/1998 | $5,000.00 | 01/30/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 in that employees were exposed to the hazards of falling and/or crushing injures resulting from the unexpected start-up of the amusement ride due to the inability to communicate between operators. a) On and prior to August 2, 1997, employees operating the Farside position of the Sidewinder amusement ride were exposed to the hazards of falling and/or crushing injuries due to the inability to communicate between the Mainside and Farside work stations. Abatement Notes: Among others, one effective way to abate this hazard would be to repair the phone system between the Mainside and Farside stations. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.
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