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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1568358.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $11,600.00
Issuance Date: 04/29/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/01/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/01/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/01/2022 | $11,600.00 | 07/01/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/29/2022 | $14,502.00 | 05/25/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):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: struck by hazard. This violation occurred on or about December 11, 2021, when employees working in the railyard switching and moving railcars were exposed to struck- by moving railcars. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is takes to ensure employees have on a visibility safety vest when exposed to struck-by hazards.