Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306651027
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/23/2004 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/05/2004
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 50
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date: 01/21/2004
Final Order: 07/21/2004
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/21/2004 | $3,500.00 | 02/23/2004 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/05/2004 | $7,000.00 | 02/23/2004 | 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 being struck by falling I-beams, in that, I-beams were not secured to prevent displacement: (a)Shipyard, Slab - On July 28, 2003 I-beams (36" x 26'5", lifting plate structure) in an up-right position were not secured to the assembly jig to prevent displacement. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate this hazard: (i) Secure I-beams to prevent displacement.