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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1044326.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,750.00
Issuance Date: 04/16/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/05/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/22/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/22/2015 | $2,750.00 | 05/05/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/16/2015 | $5,500.00 | 05/05/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5) (a) (1): Section 5(a) (1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being crushed-by, which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, next to the IB Department where employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards while using a Chicago brand press brake without a guard over the foot pedal. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to crushed-by hazards