Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302923735
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/30/2000 I
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $5,440.00
Issuance Date: 10/25/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/07/2000 | $5,440.00 | 10/30/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/25/2000 | $3,500.00 | 10/30/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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 the hazards associated with working around heavy equipment: Job Site: Addition Foundation Excavation. On September 28, 2000, employees, who were not kept away form digging equipment in use and were in an excavation while equipment was operated, were exposed to crushing and struck by hazards when the equipment, which was not properly parked, rolled into the excavation where the grade was pitched toward the excavation.
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