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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 316226927
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/13/2012 X
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,950.00
Issuance Date: 01/26/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/10/2012 | $1,950.00 | 02/13/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/26/2012 | $3,000.00 | 02/13/2012 | 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 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) On or about 1/20/12 in the repair shop; Wheeltronic Ltd. (model 1776A - serial number T-923140 ) was a missing the safety release cable which attached to the slave side. Employer was using a screw driver to hold open the mechanical safety release devices when lowering vehicles exposing employees to crushing and struck by hazards. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard: 1) Remove lift from service 2) Reinstall a new safety release cable 3) Follow Wheeltronic Ltd. Installation and Operation Manual: Inspect lift daily. Do not operate if it malfunctions of problems have been encountered. 4) Implement a lift inspection program as per manufacturer recommendations.