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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 101372480
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $560.00
Current Penalty: $280.00
Issuance Date: 02/25/1988
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/04/1988
Gravity:
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 03/03/1988
Final Order: 01/25/1989
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/25/1989 | $280.00 | 03/04/1988 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/25/1988 | $560.00 | 03/04/1988 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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 employees were exposed to: a) Employee(s) operating the HPM straight side hydraulic press Serial #48-153 on or about October 6, 1987 were exposed to the hazard of the upper die and slide falling as a result of the bolts of the clamp ring working loose or stripping out. One feasible and useful method of abatement is to establish and follow a program of thorough periodic of Hydraulic presses to ensure that all its parts, auxilliary equipment and safeguards are in a safe operating condition and adjustment.