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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309577971
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,625.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/14/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/09/2006
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0418300
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 | 07/26/2006 | $2,000.00 | 08/09/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/14/2006 | $2,625.00 | 08/09/2006 | 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 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 Struck-by hazards: a)On or about May 16, 2006, at the small fire hydrant test area, employees were not protected from flying parts while testing the fire hydrants for leaks. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazards is to cover or cage the exposed parts from separating or flying apart as done in the large fire hydrant testing area.