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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315352989
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/14/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,250.00
Issuance Date: 05/19/2011
Nr Instances: 12
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/13/2011 | $5,250.00 | 06/14/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/19/2011 | $7,000.00 | 06/14/2011 | 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 to each of his employees 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 struck by hazards, while performing warehouse work: On or about 04/27/2011, at 9801 Premier Parkway, Miramar, Fl., the employees were exposed to struck by hazards, while performing work in a warehouse. The employer failed to ensure that storage rack structural components were maintained properly and that columns were anchored to the floor. The following bays had racks that were bent or not anchored to the floor: a) Cool Room:Sect. CD 422, SECT.CC 572, Sect. CCD 282, SECT.CD842, Sect.CE 432, Sect.CC 562,Sect.0064, Sect.CM 982. b) Bulk ROOM: Sect.BN162, Sect.BP 162, Sect.BM 162, Sect. BK 162. Among other methods of abatement, a feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazard is to replace the bent racks and anchor them to the floor. PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.