Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311463871
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/27/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,975.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/30/2009 | $2,975.00 | 03/27/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2009 | $3,500.00 | 02/18/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
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 are exposed to crushing hazards associated with being in the area of a powered industrial trucks (forklifts) while it is in motion or a load is suspended. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: (a) Develop and implement written procedures regarding pedestrian traffic in the vicinity of powered industrial trucks. This should include the hazards of elevated loads. (b) Develop and implement a disciplinary action program and procedures to ensure that employees do not enter the dangerous areas around powered industrial trucks.
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