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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 122250764
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,150.00
Current Penalty: $2,650.00
Issuance Date: 12/21/1994
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 01/23/1995
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 01/11/1995
Final Order: 05/08/1995
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/08/1995 | $2,650.00 | 01/23/1995 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/21/1994 | $3,150.00 | 01/23/1995 | Serious |
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 employmnent 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)In the Die Room, employees were observed walking and were exposed to the hazard of falls and resulting broken bone injuries as they were allowed to walk on conveyor sections that do not have tread plates on them, as referenced by ANSI B 20.1-1976, paragraph 6.11.1.2. This condition exists in two different sections of the conveyor, between the Sheridan and Bruno die cutting machines, each section measures approximately 6 ft. by 5 ft., on or about 8/17/94. Feasible and acceptable methods among others to correct the hazard are to: Install suitable means such as tread plates on the roller type balls as a walking surface for designated workers in the performance of their duties. Instruct employees and enforce use of walkways with treads.