Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 311316129
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/19/2008 X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625410
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/26/2008 | $3,500.00 | 11/19/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2008 | $3,500.00 | 11/19/2008 | 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 to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck by heavy equipment: a) On or about September 30, 2008, at the work site, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard by heavy equipment such as front end loaders and commercial size dump trucks that travel into and throughout the site. An accident occurred when an employee entered an area of the work site that was off-limits to pedestrians; barricades were not erected to prevent the employee from entering this area. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are 1. Establish policy whereby equipment operators are required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel. 2. Provide and document training for all equipment operators so they have a clear understanding of the policy. 3. Provide and document training for all potentially exposed employees relevant to the hazards associated with walking through areas where heavy equipment and other type of vehicular traffic are operating. 4. Erect barriers to delineate the hazardous area and prevent unauthorized entry.
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