Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 307901199
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/14/2005
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 12/17/2004
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date: 02/21/2005
Final Order: 09/16/2005
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/16/2005 | 01/14/2005 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/17/2004 | $2,800.00 | 01/14/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment 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 crushed by hazard a)site - on or about 06/29/04 an employee of Edwards, Inc.remained underneath an extendable flatbed trailer, #138158, Peterbilt, type FE248, serial #13N4482C6Y1593070, license T386603 TN, attempting to release the pins which would allow the extendable trailer to collapse while another employee backed the tow vehicle. One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, to correct this hazard is to educate employees on the necessity and manner in which to tag and remove defective equipment from service, develop written procedures and training on employee actions regarding equipment servicing and maintenance, and prohibit employees from performing and/or attempting to perform inappropriate and unapproved servicing and/or maintenance.
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