OSHA Inspection: DAVIS WIRE PUEBLO CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 15, 2000

Abate by

Aug 1, 2000

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees, in that, at
Davis Wire Pueblo, the use seat belts by employees operating forklifts was
not enforced,
exposing employees to crushing injuries in the event of a forklift
tip-over or other similar
accident.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to ensure that employees are trained regarding that hazards associated
with not wearing
seat belts and to implement an active, effective enforcement policy.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item
(see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Jun 15, 2000

Abate by

Aug 17, 2000

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $1,000 Reduced