Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311769848
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 06/15/2008 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/28/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/20/2008 | $1,500.00 | 06/15/2008 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/28/2008 | $5,000.00 | 06/15/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 from struck by hazards: a) Receiving Area - The storage racks along the center aisle had damaged legs, feet and support columns due to being struck by the WAVE, on or about May 9, 2008. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to ensure that the racks are inspected, repaired and maintained in accordance with Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) MH16.1- 1997.