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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313699118
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/25/2010 X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $800.00
Issuance Date: 01/05/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/20/2010 | $800.00 | 01/25/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/05/2010 | $1,250.00 | 01/25/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CAUGHT
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 moving conveyor belts: a)Stairwell: Employees who used a belt conveyor to move merchandise between floors 1 and 2 of the establishment were exposed to being caught by the moving conveyor belt. The conveyor was not provided with stop devices at the upper and lower ends of the conveyor where employees are normally stationed. On or about 9/15/09. Abatement Note Among others, a feasible method to eliminate or materially reduce this hazard is to comply with ASME B20.1-2003, Section 6.1.2 and provide permanently installed pull cords or similar stop controllers at points where employees are normally stationed. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.