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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph

Inspection Nr: 300021037

Citation: 01001

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: I

Initial Penalty: $2,975.00

Current Penalty: $2,975.00

Issuance Date: 11/12/1996

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 10

Abatement Date: 11/15/1996

Gravity: 05

Report ID: 0214200

Contest Date:

Final Order:

Related Event Code (REC): C

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	11/26/1996	$2,975.00	11/15/1996	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	11/12/1996	$2,975.00	11/15/1996	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING

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 tripping/caught-in between and/or crushing hazards: a) Newark Airport Facility - Ramp platforms: Employees working on platforms were exposed to a tripping/caught-in between hazard where there is an approximate six to eight inch gap between abutting platforms. Violation observed on or about 10/23/96 b) Newark Airport Facility: Employees working on platforms were exposed to a crushing hazard from "Igloos" which could fall off the platforms due to defective locks. Violation observed on or about 10/23/96 OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE: 29 CFR 1910. 23(a)(9): Floor hole(s) into which persons could not accidentally walk were not protected by securely held covers: Newark Airport Facility - Ramp platforms: Employees working on platforms are exposed to a tripping/caught-in between hazard where there is an approximate six to eight inch gap between abutting platforms. Violation observed on or about 10/23/96

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