Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310596622
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/15/2008 X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/26/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 09/23/2008
Final Order: 01/05/2009
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/05/2009 | $1,500.00 | 09/15/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/22/2008 | $1,500.00 | 09/15/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/26/2008 | $2,100.00 | 09/15/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, an employee was exposed to crushing injuries from a Caterpillar Model CP-433C Vibratory Compactor overturning due to the fact that the operator restraint system (seat belt) provided on the CAT CP-433C was not being used by the operator: a) On or about April 15, 2008, an employee was exposed to crushing injuries from a Caterpillar Model CP-433C Vibratory Compactor overturning in that, the operator restraint system (seat belt) provided in the compactor was not being used by the operator. Among other methods, two feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazard are to require and effectively enforce the use of the operator restraint system (seat belt) provided for use by the manufacturer and to adhere to SAE J153-Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice, Section 4.2-Operator General Precautions, which instructs operators to: "Wear the seat belt to maximize the protection of a ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) when the machine is so equipped." Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
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