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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 102935939
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,700.00
Current Penalty: $1,700.00
Issuance Date: 01/02/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 32
Abatement Date: 02/03/1992
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 01/27/1992
Final Order: 05/15/1992
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 | 05/15/1992 | $1,700.00 | 02/03/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/02/1992 | $1,700.00 | 02/03/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 the hazard of being struck by the chain of the conveying system: a) Throughout the Dock Areas, APV Crepaco Basket-Flo Materials Handling System - Employee(s) working on the inside of the system's turns are exposed to being struck by the chain if/when it comes out of the track. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to erect a guard or barrier on the inside of the turns to prevent the chain from striking personnel.