Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303285282
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/07/2001 I
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $1,593.75
Issuance Date: 03/02/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/26/2001 | $1,593.75 | 03/07/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2001 | $2,125.00 | 03/07/2001 | 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 employmnent 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 being crushed by forklift trucks in the event of a rollover: a- Throughout the Facility: Employees who operate forklift trucks and load and unload trucks that are exposed to a tipping hazard were not required to wear protective restraint devices (seatbelts) that were equipped on Powered Industrial Trucks. Violation observed on or about 2/1/01. ABATEMENT NOTE: AMONG OTHER MEANS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD WOULD BE FOR THE COMPANY TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO UTILIZE THE SEATBELTS AND ADD THIS REQUIREMENT TO THE EMPLOYEES TRAINING PROGRAM.
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