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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303625685
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $700.00
Current Penalty: $350.00
Issuance Date: 12/05/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/10/2001
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/12/2001 | $350.00 | 12/10/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/05/2001 | $700.00 | 12/10/2001 | 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 was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of vehicles moving on a conveyor in the car wash tunnel: 1) On November 1, 2001, and at times prior thereto, employees hand washing cars in the car wash tunnel were exposed to the hazard of being struck by vehicles moving on an automated conveyor. Emergency stops installed on the system had been inoperable for approximately 3 weeks. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is as follows: a) Ensure that emergency stops are always functional when cars are moving on the automated conveyor. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.