Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304204001
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/27/2002 X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/10/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2002 | $1,500.00 | 06/27/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/10/2002 | $2,100.00 | 06/27/2002 | 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 to employees in that employees were exposed to a crushing hazard while progressing railcars: (a) On May 10, 2002, while pulling railcars with a nylon tow rope hooked to the back end of a loader, a hazardous condition developed when the moving railcars overtook the loader and the operator exited the loader and attempted to set the railcar hand brake. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to push rather than pull the railcars and to insure that all affected employees are trained in the recognition of the hazards associated with the progression of railcars. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion
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