Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 315886150
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/06/2012
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 05/11/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/04/2012 | $4,900.00 | 06/06/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/11/2012 | $4,900.00 | 06/06/2012 | 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 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 crushing injuries in the event the rough terrain forklift tipped over when driving with the forks extended and elevated: (a)Construction Site, Apartment West Wing - The employer did not ensure that employees did not move rough terrain forklifts with the load raised, as evident by the fact that on or about November 11, 2011 an employee was moving a Pettibone 10056 rough terrain forklift towards a building with the arm and load raised approximately 25 to 30 feet above grade, and the lift became unstable and tipped over. Feasible and acceptable methods of abatement to correct this hazard include the following: Keeping the forks low while moving around the work area and being careful while raising the load (Ref. Pettibone 6K, 8K, 10K Forklift Operation and Maintenance Manual). Travel with load-engaging means or load low, where possible, and tilted back. Do not elevate the load except during stacking (Ref. ANSI B56.6-2011 Paragraph 6.3.12). Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.
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