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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301176194
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,750.00
Issuance Date: 01/30/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 03/19/1998
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/10/1998 | $3,750.00 | 03/19/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/30/1998 | $5,000.00 | 03/19/1998 | 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 in that employees were exposed to falling and/or crushing injuries associated with unexpected activation (launching) of an amusement ride. a) Farside employee(s) were exposed to the hazards associated with unexpected activation of the Sidewinder amusement ride in that on and prior to August 2, 1997, the Stationside control panel was equipped with a "by-pass" switch which disabled safety features designed and built by the manufacturer to prevent unexpected activation (launching) of the train from the Farside station. Abatement Notes; Among others, one feasible abatement method to eliminate this hazard would be to remove the "by-pass" switch and follow written methods and procedures contained in the manufacturers Owners Manual. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").