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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314183534
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,390.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/18/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 11/28/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/08/2012 | $2,000.00 | 11/28/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2011 | $5,390.00 | 11/28/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which was free from a recognized hazard of being struck-by and/or crushed-by machinery and/or equipment which is causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. On or about July 22, 2011, and at times prior thereto, at the workplace located at 2044 Interstate 45 Service, Hutchins, Texas 75141, employees were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards while operating an overhead hand operated crane where the safety latch on the hook was damaged and would not retract. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes, but is not limited to: Comply with the requirements in ANSI B30.10-1.4.1 through 6, Safety Standards for Hook Inspections and Maintenance.