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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 102983921
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/15/1993
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 01/19/1993
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date: 02/03/1993
Final Order: 11/16/1993
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/16/1993 | $7,000.00 | 01/19/1993 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/15/1993 | $7,000.00 | 01/19/1993 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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) Operators of equipment were subject to the hazards of being caught in crushing amputation, and death while operating equipment that is defective due to lack of repair and/or overhaul as outlined in the manufacturers manual for hours of use. A feasible method of abatement includes but is not limited to: 1) Establish and document the procedures which will be used in performing maintenance in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. 2) Develop, implement, and document an on-going safe machine maintenance program for all operators, mechanics and management. 3) Develop and implement a training program to instruct affected employees. 4) Train employees in the safe machine program. Training shall be repeated as frequently as is necessary to maintain management and worker proficiency and compliance with the procedures.