Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 303263875
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/03/2000
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 04/07/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 04/27/2000
Final Order: 10/30/2000
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/30/2000 | 05/03/2000 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/07/2000 | $4,200.00 | 05/03/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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 a crushing hazard: a) Rear maintenance lot, 41 Village Park Road, Cedar Grove,NJ. Employees were not provided with a safe means of supporting the bucket/lifting arms of the heavy equipment (Caterpillar 950B Wheel Loader, NJ license plate UA-31-5). Employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed when the improperly supported bucket fell. Violation occurred on or about 02/05/2000 Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard is to ensure that the support equipment as set forth in the equipment owners manual is provided and utilized by employees and to provide specific training to employees. ABATEMENT NOTE: This violation requires documentation and certification of abatement. Please see " Important Notice".t
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