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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1268273.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/30/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $11,641.00
Current Penalty: $4,656.40
Issuance Date: 01/26/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/02/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/02/2018 | $4,656.40 | 04/30/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/26/2018 | $11,641.00 | 02/12/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were operating forklifts without utilizing the seat belts present. On or about October 4, 2017, at US Composite Pipe South, Zachary, LA, an employee was exposed to crushing hazards while operating a Hyster H210HD Forklift to move material without utilizing the seat belt provided by the manufacturer. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that the operator(s) of the Hyster H210HD Forklift have read and understand the safety and operation instructions in the manual prior to operation, and utilize the seat belt provided during operation.