Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 316312222
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/24/2012 X
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/07/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/22/2012 | $2,500.00 | 07/24/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/07/2012 | $4,200.00 | 07/24/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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 recogn ized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to an amputation hazard while opera ting a log splitter. (a) Location - Neck Road Haverhill,MA: On or about 1/11/12, the employer failed to ensure that the Vermeer LS-200 Log splitter was being op erated according to the manufacturer's instructions. Among other methods, one fe asible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to ensure that all operators are provided appropriate training for the equipment as required by manufacturer's operating manual.ng
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