Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313627911
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/28/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $700.00
Current Penalty: $375.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/16/2009 | $375.00 | 12/28/2009 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2009 | $700.00 | 12/28/2009 | 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 a trip hazard in core sorting area. (a)Core Sorting - On or about November 19, 2009 a section of the floor in the core sorting area was not level and presented a trip hazard. Part of the floor protrudes upward 1 3/4th inches. A section of the building was added after the original construction at the core sorting area and the floor joint was not leveled with the existing floor.