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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307596429
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,700.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 28
Abatement Date: 01/05/2005
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
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 | 12/21/2004 | $2,700.00 | 01/05/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2004 | $4,500.00 | 01/05/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was 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: a) For the period of time up to and including 23 Aug 04, the employer did not always ensure that the interlocks and operating circuits on the elevator located near the #7 Paper Machine were in proper working order. According to ASME A17.1-1996, "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators", Rule 111.3b(3), states that "The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before the driving machine can be operated by the normal operating device..." According to ASME A17.3-1996, "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators", Paragraph 2.7.1(b), "Interlocks required for Freight Elevators", states that "Hoistway doors or gates for freight elevators shall be equipped with hoistway-unit system hoistway- door interlocks." According to ASME A17.3-1996, "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators", Paragraph 3.10.9, "Control and Operating Circuit Requirements", states that "The failure of any single magnetically operated switch, contactor or relay to release in the intended manner or the occurrence of a single accidental ground or combination or accidental grounds, shall not permit the car to start or run if any hoistway door interlock is unlocked or if any hoistway door or car door or gate electric contact is not in the closed position" This condition exposed employees to the hazards and injuries related to the elevator car falling to lower levels during elevator loading operations where the car would unexpectedly not be present. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to: 1. Ensure that all elevator interlocks and control and operating circuits are maintained in proper working order at all times. DISCLAIMERS: 1) You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2) The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3) The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.