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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310263868
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/16/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 11/18/2007
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 11/07/2007
Final Order: 05/05/2009
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/05/2009 | $4,500.00 | 11/18/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/16/2007 | $5,000.00 | 11/18/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: HEAT
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 hazards of being caught-in-between structural columns and large equipment/materials being moved horizontally. On or about 07/24/07, the employer failed to stabilize a heat exchanger from rolling over while being moved on "Hilman Rollers" that were not appropriate for the move, not properly aligned or secured to the load. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other procedures, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard the employer must comply with the Hilman Roller's Manufacturer's Operation and Installation Instructions which detail the proper use, installation and operation of the rollers. Disclaimers: You are not limited to the abatement methods described above. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate abatement method.