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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1523186.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/27/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $10,239.75
Issuance Date: 09/30/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/08/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/08/2021 | $10,239.75 | 10/27/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2021 | $13,653.00 | 10/27/2021 | 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 caught-between hazards: (a) On or about 4/2/2021 - 900 Huntsville Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama, in the rail yard at #7 switch, employees were exposed to caught-between hazards when a railcar was inadvertently diverted to a different track. Among other methods, one possible means of abatement is to ensure switches are provided with visual indicators to recognize the location of a switch where railcars are moved between tracks.