Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310799911
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/02/2008 X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 05/16/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/03/2008 | $750.00 | 06/02/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/16/2008 | $1,500.00 | 06/02/2008 | 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 to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: Employees were exposed to crush-by hazards while using hydraulic bottle jacks to raise a mobile home unit while they were underneath the unit and the employer did ensure employees did not work under the load until it was properly secured and stable. Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is: A) Do not allow employees to work under the mobile home unit until it is stable and secured B) Use different materials that give more surface area for the frame to squarely sit on (ex. Wood) C) Use additional blocking in more areas and/or metal piers to ensure the load is properly secured ASME standard B30.1 - 2004 Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings, Section 1-3.2(f): "Take measures to prevent personnel from working or passing under the load until the load is secured by cribbing blocking or other means". ***Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d)***
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