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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310751904
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/08/2008 I
Initial Penalty: $875.00
Current Penalty: $568.75
Issuance Date: 01/03/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/24/2008 | $568.75 | 01/08/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/03/2008 | $875.00 | 01/08/2008 | 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 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 A FALL HAZARD OF APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN FEET: a)On the paper sort line, on or about 11/02/07: A maintenance employee was walking on an elevated belt conveyor in an effort to evaluate why the belt was hanging up. The employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately fifteen feet. Among other methods, three feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazard are to: 1. Prohibit employees from walking on the elevated portions of the conveyor system or provide employees with adequate fall protection. 2. Use of a manlift to allow employees to access the elevated portions of the conveyor system without being exposed to fall hazards. 3. Ensure employees working on the conveyor systems are protected in accordance with ASME B20.1-1993.