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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 117919506
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $875.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/02/2005
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/16/2004 | $875.00 | 01/02/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2004 | $1,250.00 | 01/02/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CUTS
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 serious lacerations, broken bones and death, which may result if chipper wheel breaks apart and shatters case. Saw Mill, Morbark Chipper Model 58 Serial # 510: The wheel that holds the chipper knives has developed a second crack. This new cracks had not been repaired, which may result in serious injuries to employees who are required to work in the surrounding area. One feasible means of abatement would be to clean out the area of the crack and to fill the crack with appropriate welding material.