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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302066089
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,750.00
Issuance Date: 08/19/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 04/30/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date: 09/10/1998
Final Order: 03/15/1999
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/15/1999 | $3,750.00 | 04/30/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/19/1998 | $5,000.00 | 09/21/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 the hazard of being struck by rotating spindle blades: a) SOK bldg., molding area; The training program for operators of the Weinig molding machines was inadequate in that it did not meet the requirements specified in ANSI O 1.1-1992, the standard for woodworking machinery. Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being struck by rotating spindle blades. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to ensure that molding machine operators receive the instructions and training specified in ANSI O 1.1-1992 as well as the manufacturer's operating instructions and safety manual. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").