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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300029006
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,450.00
Current Penalty: $1,225.00
Issuance Date: 06/26/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/23/1998
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/15/1998 | $1,225.00 | 07/23/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/26/1998 | $2,450.00 | 07/23/1998 | 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 crushing/amputation hazard: a) Plant Area: Employer did not ensure by adequate supervision that correct operating/cleaning procedures were being followed thereby exposing employee(s) to a crushing/amputation hazard. Violation occurred on 2/23/98 "Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to secure cleaning tools and train and supervise employee(s) in accordance with ANSI Standard B11.3-1973 - Safety requirements for the construction, care, and use of power press brakes, Section 6.1.7"n