Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307150649
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/29/2004 X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 03/17/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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: the employer did not ensure that all TCM Wheel Loaders equipped with a ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) canopy and seat belt assembly were free of defects; which when used, would secure the operator in the vehicle's seat and protect him/her from severe injury or death in the event of a roll-over. a): At the site, the employer did not ensure that the seat belt assembly on all TCM Wheel Loaders with a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) canopy were maintained in an operable condition which, when used, would secure the operator in the vehicle's seat and protect him/her from severe injury or death in the event of a roll-over. Violation observed on 11/14/03. One feasible means of abatement to correct this hazard is to ensure that the seat belt, that came installed on the Wheel Loader that functions as a unit with the ROPS canopy and will protect the operator from being thrown out of the seat in the event of the loader being turned over, is operable and worn by the operator. The employer shall train operators of the Wheel Loader on the warning and precautions listed in the Manufacturer's Operation & Maintenance Manual regarding seat belt usage.
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