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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 110075124
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,300.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/1991
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/17/1992
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 12/30/1991
Final Order: 04/17/1992
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/17/1992 | $2,300.00 | 01/17/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/1991 | $4,500.00 | 01/17/1992 | 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) At the tire mounting area of the garage, on or about July 29, 1991, employees were exposed to an exploding automotive tire while attempting to mount and install a "16 inch" automotive tire onto a "16 1/2 inch" rim. %% Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide all employees with specific training and mounting techniques as detailed in publications by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, 1400 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. Specifically, publication "RMA ALT 8-87" pertains to safe mounting "16 inch" tires onto "16 1/2 inch" rins. %%