Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1694585.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/16/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $11,524.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/19/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/19/2024 | $8,000.00 | 04/16/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2024 | $11,524.00 | 04/16/2024 | 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 rollover and crushing hazards while operating a forklift without wearing a seatbelt. Outside of Terminal C Gate C26 at Logan International Airport on 1 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA 02128, on or about August 29, 2023 an employee was exposed to rollover and crushing hazards while operating Komatsu BX Forklift (Model Number: FG25TLP-12; SN: 515775A) without wearing seatbelt. In accordance to the forklift's operators manual, seatbelts should always be worn to reduce the risk of injury.