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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311286355
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/31/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $1,050.00
Current Penalty: $525.00
Issuance Date: 02/11/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/25/2009 | $525.00 | 03/31/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/11/2009 | $1,050.00 | 03/31/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
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 tipping over of a Blazer Diamond Core Drill. a) 87 Dekalb Ave White Plains,NY: Employees were subject to the inadvertent movement of the"Blazer Diamond Core Drill" while drilling into a concrete platform in that the drill itself was not secured to the surface by any means. This condition existed on or about 10/1/08. One feasible and acceptable method of abatement is to follow the guidance set forth in "Blazer Diamond Core Drill Operation & Safety Manual"which requires that the core drill be secured to the drilling surface. NOTE: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.