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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314208646
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/15/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/06/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/15/2011 | $5,000.00 | 09/15/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/06/2011 | $7,000.00 | 08/15/2011 | 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 in that employees were exposed to: a) Facility - On or about 03/17/11 employees operating the tire mounting machines #2, 3, and 4 were exposed to struck by hazards from tire failures. Abatement method: Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable method to correct these hazards is to eliminate employee contact with defective tires by displacing the tires into a conveyor protected by a guard (cage). b) Facility - On or about 03/17/11 employees operating the five manual tire mounting machines were exposed to struck-by hazards from tire failures. Abatement method: Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable method to correct these hazards is to ensure that the rim is firmly secured to the machine and a guard (cage) is installed to prevent the projection of tire pieces during a tire explosion. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).