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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 303804330
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/19/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 05/01/2001
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
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 | 03/27/2001 | $4,500.00 | 05/01/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/19/2001 | $4,500.00 | 05/01/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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 or crushed by falling material. (a) Location - Cell 6 in building: On or about 11/16/00, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck or crushed by falling material such as 90 pound lead panels while assembling the atom/particle machine. Among other methods, feasible means of abatement methods include: (1) Ensure the use of appropriate material handling equipment such as hoists or other lifting devices by employees during assembly and disassembly procedures. (2) Ensure that employees are trained on safe material handling procedures before working with heavy equipment.