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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310588629
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,225.00
Current Penalty: $600.00
Issuance Date: 03/21/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/29/2007
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/29/2007 | $600.00 | 03/29/2007 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2007 | $1,225.00 | 03/29/2007 | 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 struck by or crushing injuries: (a) On or about March 14, 2007 and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing and or struck by injury while operating the overhead 10 ton Konecranes which had a hook with a broken latch to prevent loss of the load. "AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO FOLLOW THE REQUIREMENT OF "ASME B30.10-1999" Section 10-1.2.3 Maintenance: of ASME B30.10-1999, Hooks: "A hook with a latch that does not close the throat opening shall be removed from service or moused until the latch is replaced or repaired."