Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 989808.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/13/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $5,600.00
Current Penalty: $5,600.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/11/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/11/2015 | $5,600.00 | 02/13/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2015 | $5,600.00 | 02/13/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to entrapment and crushing hazard caused by mechanical failure of the vehicle's braking system: On or about 8/11/14 at 4789 Rollins Road in Augusta, GA: Waste Collection Drivers and Assistant Drivers operated vehicles with a faulty service brake system, which caused one employee to be fatality injured when the service brakes failed. The employer failed to ensure the vehicle being operated by the employees was in safe working condition. 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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