Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 308350628
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/01/2006 I
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/09/2006 | $1,000.00 | 05/01/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2006 | $3,000.00 | 05/01/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 hazards of being struck by the raised rear door of the EB-60 truck. a) LOCATION: EB-60 TRUCK: AT TIMES UP TO AND ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 15, 2005, EMPLOYEES WERE EXPOSED TO THE HAZARDS OF BEING STRUCK BY THE RAISED REAR DOOR OF THE EB-60 TRUCK WHEN THEY WORKED UNDERNEATH THE RAISED DOOR WHEN IT WAS NOT SUPPORTED BY A SAFETY SUPPORT BAR. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD WOULD BE TO UTILIZE A SAFETY SUPPORT BAR TO SUPPORT THE REAR DOOR OF THE EB-60 TRUCK WHEN IT IS RAISED.
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