Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 309542678
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/13/2007
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 07/18/2007
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date: 08/07/2007
Final Order: 03/20/2008
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/20/2008 | 08/13/2007 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2007 | $4,500.00 | 08/13/2007 | 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 crush and struck by hazard between the loading dock and moving trailers: On or about February 20, 2007, and times prior thereto at the loading dock located at 3717 Executive Blvd. Mesquite, TX, an employee was exposed to the hazard of being struck by a truck/trailer. The means to maintain adequate separation between vehicles and pedestrians was not implemented. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to: a)Develop and implement safe work procedures/protocols for employees working near moving motorized vehicles. These procedures may include direction for safe working conditions and the recognition of hazardous locations to avoid when truck/trailers are backing up to a loading dock. b)Designate and provide a visible means for employees to identify hazardous areas at loading docks. c)Installation of barrier guards to prevent employees from being in dock openings when truck/trailers are backing up to loading dock.
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