Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303445589
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/21/2000 I
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,920.00
Issuance Date: 08/16/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/07/2000 | $3,920.00 | 08/21/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/16/2000 | $4,900.00 | 08/21/2000 | 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 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 hazard of: Being struck by or crushed by the rotating rear of the superstructure of the Soil Mec R-312 HD, ID 1428, Drilling Rig, at the Trout Creek Bike Path Bridge site, on or about March 23, 2000. a) Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to limit rotation of the drill rig to prohibit the rear of the superstructure from swinging over the shaft opening and to barricade accessible areas within the swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure in such a manner as to prevent an employee from being struck or crushed, on or about 03/23/00.
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