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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106050701
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $625.00
Issuance Date: 06/04/1996
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/22/1996
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0523310
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/25/1996 | $625.00 | 07/22/1996 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/04/1996 | $1,250.00 | 07/22/1996 | 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 employmnent 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) Falling and shear point hazards as the elevator car proceeded past different floor levels while ascending and descending. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is: Install freight car door or gate meeting the requirements of ANSI A17.1-1971 Section 204 Car Enclosures, car doors and gates, and car illumination.