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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 113211247
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,600.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/17/1994
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/21/1994
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date: 03/21/1994
Final Order: 11/17/1994
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/17/1994 | $2,000.00 | 03/21/1994 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/1994 | $5,600.00 | 03/21/1994 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
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 of recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to uncontrolled release of metal fragments when a double acting hydraulic cylinder burst. On or about 10/4/93 at the East Abutment of the Arrigoni Bridge in Portland, CT employees were emplacing a double acting hydraulic jack system, consisting of a pump, 2 double acting cylinder jacks and hosing. Each jack in the system was connected to the pump by a single hose. Upon pressurizing the system, a quick release coupling on a jack burst and a metal fragment struck an employee causing serious physical injuries. One feasible means of abatement, among others include the following: a. Operation of the jack should be in accordance with the manufacturer's Operating and Maintenance Instruction, which requires the connection of hoses to both quick release couplings. b. Employees should be clear of the area surrounding the jack when pressurized.