Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1566209.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,116.00
Current Penalty: $5,470.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 160
Abatement Date: 06/06/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/02/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/02/2022 | $5,470.00 | 06/06/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2022 | $9,116.00 | 06/06/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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: a) ALCOM, LLC at 501 East 52nd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to December 1, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that industrial storage racking in the material handling and storage areas were free from damage, in that racking had bent, broken, and/or damaged stanchions and bracing while remaining in service. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards. Among other methods, the following is a feasible and acceptable means of abatement: Adhere to ANSI Standard MH16.2-1984 Manual of Safety Practices: A Code Of Safety Practices for the Use of Industrial and Commercial Steel Storage Racks and cantilever racks repair and/or replace racks with damaged components.