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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311633424
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $975.00
Current Penalty: $975.00
Issuance Date: 02/14/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/20/2008
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0316100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/05/2008 | $975.00 | 02/20/2008 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/14/2008 | $975.00 | 02/20/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: PUNCTURE
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 impalement hazards and blunt force trauma: a)West End on Floor 2-I - Sheetmetal Mechanics assisting in the installation of equipment on a floor that contained numerous pieces of 2 to 2-1/2 inch diameter metal piping and 1-1/4 inch diameter metal conduit, that were 8 to 12 inches above the floor, exposing them to potential tripping hazards, on or about 12/18/07. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to establish proper impalement protection, either by using protective caps, wooden troughs or other acceptable covers over the piping and metal conduits.