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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302713151
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/07/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/15/2000
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
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 | 03/14/2000 | $2,500.00 | 03/15/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/07/2000 | $5,000.00 | 03/15/2000 | 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 being struck by flying objects. a) Giddings & Lewis 60" Vertical Turning Center #1784, Serial #5130054 78/96 - The auxiliary jaws of the machine were not adequately secured to the table and were ejected while the machine was being operated. On or about 12/13/99. NOTE:ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM. See page 2,"Notification of Corrective Action" for instructions. NOTE: One feasible abatement method would be to follow manufacturer's recommendations and ensure the use of suitable work holding devices. Avoid excessive feeds and speeds. Make sure work holding devices are in good working condition. Never start machine unless you are absolutely certain the setup will hold parts. Require that all machinery components be rated for the way they will be used. This could be accomplished by having all components evaluated by a professional engineer.