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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109046607
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,750.00
Current Penalty: $487.50
Issuance Date: 07/25/1994
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/03/1994
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215000
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 | 08/12/1994 | $487.50 | 08/03/1994 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/25/1994 | $1,750.00 | 08/03/1994 | 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: a)Sub-basement freight elevator, 37-41 E. 18th Street, New York, N.Y. - On or about 1/26/94 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by a moving elevator car. Hoistway door electric interlocks were not working. ABATEMENT NOTE: One feasible and acceptable abatement method among others to correct the hazard is to follow ASME/ANSI A17.3 1990, Section 2.7.1(b) and maintain these interlocks in a working condition.