Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 649659.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/05/2013
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/09/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 02/04/2013
Final Order: 06/06/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/06/2013 | $0.00 | 02/05/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/05/2013 | $2,000.00 | 02/05/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/09/2013 | $2,000.00 | 02/05/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 the hazards associated with operation of stump cutters. On or about 9/20/2012, 27670 Water Street: A Vermeer 502 Stump Cutter was in use without its wheels being chocked to prevent movement. Among other methods, a feasible abatement method to correct this hazard is to comply with American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Z133.1 - 2006 Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations. Including, but not limited to: 1) Ensuring that all employees are instructed in the proper use, inspection, and maintenance of tools and equipment, and ensure that appropriate working practices be followed as referenced in Section 3.1.2. 2) Ensure that towed units are chocked or otherwise secured in place as referenced in 5.1.17. Abatement documentation is required for this item.
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