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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109037127
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $56,000.00
Current Penalty: $40,350.00
Issuance Date: 10/05/1995
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/11/1995
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 10/27/1995
Final Order: 05/15/1997
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/15/1997 | $40,350.00 | 10/11/1995 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/05/1995 | $56,000.00 | 10/11/1995 | Willful |
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 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 falling into an elevator shaft and/or being caught between descending or ascending elevator car and shaft wall due to the fact that the hoistway door electro-mechanical interlock to the elevator was inoperative as a result of being bypassed. a)Elevator on site, main floor street side, on or about 4-15-95 to 8-15-95. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to install or repair the shaft way door electro-mechanical interlock. This feasible and acceptable means of abatement is listed in the following reference: Reference: ASME A.17.3 - 1993 2.7.1