Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303186944
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/29/2001 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 03/19/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/05/2001 | $1,875.00 | 03/29/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/19/2001 | $2,500.00 | 03/29/2001 | 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 to employees 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: a) On or about 12/19/00, an employee was exposed to the hazard of being crushed or seriously injured from concrete walls measuring approximately 106 inches x 154 inches x 6 inches and weighing in excess of 10,200 lbs that were being unloaded from the sides of an A-frame truck. A concrete wall of similar size was being unloaded from the left side of the truck with a crane and both sides of the truck were unsecured. The slings and chains used to secure the walls onto the truck were unhooked. A concrete wall from the right side of the truck fell from the truck and hit the truck driver who was in a location between the crane and the truck. Feasible means of abatement include, but are not limited to: 1. Secure the side of the A-frame that is not being unloaded to prevent the concrete walls/slabs from falling off the truck while the crane in unloading the other side. 2. Secure the area where the crane is being operated by using barrier tape to prevent workers from walking or standing in the immediate area where the load is being lifted. 3. Designate a person to watch the loading and unloading of the walls to prevent employees from walking in and around the area. PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
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