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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 102392354
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $800.00
Current Penalty: $1.00
Issuance Date: 05/13/1988
Nr Instances: 13
Nr Exposed: 999
Abatement Date: 01/01/1990
Gravity:
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 06/13/1988
Final Order: 01/11/1989
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 | 01/11/1989 | $1.00 | 01/01/1990 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/13/1988 | $800.00 | 06/19/1988 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ERGONOMIC
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: Employee(s) at the manufacturing facility were engaged in operational tasks which subjected them to excessive biomechanical/ergonomic stress relative to hands, wrists, arms, shoulders and various body areas. Musculoskeletal disorders diagnosed in 1985 and 1987 included the following disorders: a) Tendonitis - In excess of 100 cases, 18 of which resulted in approximately 563 lost workdays. b) Synovitis - Approximately 18 cases with a total of approximately 198 lost workdays. c) Cysts - Ganglionic/Synovial - Approximately 5 cases with a total of approximately 118 lost workdays. d) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Approximately 14 cases with total lost workdays in excess of 200. e) Hand/Digit Numbness - Approximately 4 cases with 1 case requiring approximately 4 lost workdays. f) Epicondylitis - Approximately 12 cases documented with a total of approximately 52 lost workdays. g) Bursitis - Approximately 15 cases. h) Tenosynovitis - Approximately 5 cases with approximately 44 lost workdays. i) Arthritis, Repeated trauma - Approximately 5 cases with approximately 52 lost workdays. j) Thoracic Ooutlet Syndrome - Approximately 2 cases with approximately 110 workdays lost. k) Lumbosacral Syndrome - Approximately 10 cases with approximately 124 lost workdays documented. l) Inguinal Hernia/Strain - Approximately 2 cases with an excess of 60 lost workdays. m) Torso - Strains, Sprains, Pains - Numerous cases were documented. Among other methods, a feasible approach to reduction of injuries and illnesses relative to ergonimic disorders would be an evaluation of engineering controls, including redesign of operation(s) and or tools and the implementation of employees training and plant awareness programs.