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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315283895
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/06/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/30/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/25/2011 | $3,500.00 | 10/06/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2011 | $5,000.00 | 10/06/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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 a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by or crushed-by hazards: (a)On or about April 7, 2011 - at the Packaging Area, an employee was operating a forklift without using the seat belt. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is would be to ensure that all forklift drivers utilize the restraint devices provided on the forklift as stated in ASME B56.1-1993 - Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks, section 7.39, Operator Restraint Systems.t