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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1080439.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $5,500.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/27/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/14/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2015 | $5,500.00 | 11/27/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a struck-by and/or crushing hazard while stepping on and off moving locomotives. (a) Rail yard: On or about July 21, 2015 and at times prior to, employees were working from a Republic RX500 Industrial Switching Locomotive to move rail cars. Employees were stepping on and off the locomotive while it was in motion. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED