Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1279548.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/27/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $11,640.60
Issuance Date: 05/23/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date: 06/06/2018
Final Order: 08/31/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/31/2018 | $11,640.60 | 06/27/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/06/2018 | $12,934.00 | 06/27/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/23/2018 | $12,934.00 | 06/27/2018 | 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 death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from vehicles when working in the company yard. a) Worksite, 3947 Middle Country Rd., Calverton, NY- Drivers walk across the yard to check in, check out, and to get to their trucks and personal vehicles. Trucks move through the yard at the start and end of day as well as when refilling the propane tanks. Yard employees also work around the yard throughout the day repositioning trucks, performing maintenance and cleanup activities on the trucks and the facility. Truck drivers and yard workers are exposed to struck-by hazards from vehicular traffic: on or about 11/28/2017. Note: In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.