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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 307441519
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 05/17/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/19/2004
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0522300
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 | 06/09/2004 | $2,250.00 | 06/19/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/17/2004 | $2,250.00 | 06/19/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 crushing hazards: Moveable shelf racks being used in the warehouse for material storage (a) were not furnished with base plates to transfer column loads to the floor; (b) were not anchored to the floor; and (c) did not have plaques identifying the rated load capacities of the racks to verify the maximum amount of material that could be stored safely. Possible means of abatement include: (1) equipping all columns of racks with base plates; (2) anchoring all racks securely to the floor; and (3) installing plaques indicating the rated load capacities of the racks in accordance with ANSI MH16.2-1984(R1996)," For the Use of Industrial and Commercial Steel Storage Racks - Manual of Safety Practice/A Code of Safety Practices." Additional abatement information is required for this item.