Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315742148
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/29/2012 X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/05/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/27/2012 | $4,500.00 | 06/29/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/05/2012 | $4,900.00 | 06/29/2012 | 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: an struck-by and impalement hazard while operating a Bobcat T300 Compact Track Loader. On or about Sunday December 4, 2011 at 2350 Randolph Church Road Union Point, GA 30669; 1). The employee operating a Bobcat T300 Compact Track Loader while placing wood debris, limbs and other material into a burn pile was not provided protection to prevent material entering through the front of the cab opening. The employee was fatally injured and exposed to a struck-by and impalement hazard while clearing the area in preparation to expand the trail for the off road motor bike and all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement include, but not limited, to: The employer providing a manufactured approved Bobcat (Model T300) Compact Track Loader special applications kit to restrict material from entering cab openings. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
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