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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313014490
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $1,977.14
Issuance Date: 08/03/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/27/2010
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date: 08/17/2010
Final Order: 09/26/2012
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/26/2012 | $1,977.14 | 08/27/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/03/2010 | $4,200.00 | 08/27/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: GUARDING
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-by hazards: a) Primary screen house. Employees taking material samples from the remotely controlled oversize conveyor were exposed to caught-by hazards. An audible and/or visual start-up warning device was not provided. Emergency stop buttons, pull cords, limit switches, or similar emergency stop devices were not provided. b) Primary screen house. Employees taking material samples from the remotely controlled product/fines conveyor were exposed to caught-by hazards. An audible and/or visual start-up warning device was not provided. Emergency stop buttons, pull cords, limit switches, or similar emergency stop devices were not provided. c) Primary screen house. Employees taking material samples from the remotely controlled undersize conveyor were exposed to caught-by hazards. An audible and/or visual start-up warning device was not provided. Emergency stop buttons, pull cords, limit switches, or similar emergency stop devices were not provided. Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable method to abate these hazards is for the employer to comply with the guidelines set forth in consensus standard ASME B20.1-2009, Section 5.11.2. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).