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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314245820
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/10/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 09/05/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/01/2011 | $3,500.00 | 09/05/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/10/2011 | $7,000.00 | 09/05/2011 | 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 a discharge conveyor which was not equipped with emergency stops, limit switches, or pull cords: (a)R.H. Sheppard Company, Incorporated, 447 East Middle Street, Hanover, PA, Old Foundry - Two (2) maintenance employees were cleaning sand out of the discharge conveyor (Machine ID F202/No model #/Serial # D-510-3075) to get the belt on track. The employer did not ensure that the equipment was equipped with an emergency stop, limit switches, or a pull cord. The machine was turned on while they were pulling excess sand out of the conveyor belt with their hands and arms. One (1) employee was close to the tail pulley and got his left hand caught in the belt, causing an arm amputation on or about May 23, 2011. Among other methods, one (1) feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to provide emergency stop buttons, pull cords, limit switches or similar emergency stop devices, in accordance with ASME B20.1 (2009), Section 5.11.2(c). Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.