Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312381361
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/19/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,050.00
Issuance Date: 05/14/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/29/2009 | $1,050.00 | 05/19/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/14/2009 | $2,100.00 | 05/19/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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 the hazards of struck-by and crushed-by falling objects from pull/drag loads, falling objects from overhead installations and uncontrolled equipment movement. Demolition work at the powerhouse: On or about February 20, 2009, a Yale forklift and a pickup truck were chained together and used to horizontally pull/drag a large boiler tank that was chained to mast of the forklift. The boiler removal included all steam stacks exposing employees to unusual operating conditions such as overhead installations and tipover. The employer failed to ensure employees were kept clear of loads, gave special consideration to overhead installations, used the forklift for vertical lifting only and contacted the forklift manufacturer for any conditions effecting the safe operation and capacity of the equipment. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement would be to ensure forklift operations are carried out in accordance with acceptable practices set forth by the equipment manufacturer and/or ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005.
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