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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315509646
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/29/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/23/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date: 09/12/2011
Final Order: 04/25/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/25/2012 | $2,500.00 | 08/29/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2011 | $4,900.00 | 08/29/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees in that employees were exposed to a struck-by and crushed-by hazard: a) On or about 06/06/2011 - Guntersville State Park in Guntersville, AL, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by falling trees that were being cut prior to removal. Among other methods, one feasible means to abate the hazards is to follow ANSI Z133.1-2006, "Safety Requirements - for Arboricultural Operations", Section 8.5, Tree Removal.