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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311036560
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $938.00
Issuance Date: 03/06/2008
Nr Instances: 10
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/22/2008
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/01/2008 | $938.00 | 04/22/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/06/2008 | $1,250.00 | 04/22/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CAUGHT
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 caught between hazards, while performing metal fabrication work: On or about 12/11/07 at Warrenton, GA: Employees were exposed to caught between hazards, while performing metal fabrication work. The employer failed to establish specific die setting procedures, and perform frequent and periodic inspections of all press brakes. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: 1. The company should establish specific die setting procedures, and perform frequent and regular inspections of all press brakes as required in ANSI B11.3-1982(R1994) paragraphs E6.1.5 and E5.1.4. (Power Press Brakes - Safety Requirements for Construction, Care, and Use) In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).