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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1742484.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,292.00
Current Penalty: $10,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/24/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/06/2024
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/06/2024 | $10,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/24/2024 | $11,292.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 are operating an air press machine with an unprotected foot pedal actuator. a) Grier Abrasive Co., Inc. - On or about December 1, 2023, in the Molding Department, the foot pedal actuator for the pneumatic press machine "A" was not guarded to prevent accidental operation and/or movement, thereby exposing employees to caught in between hazards associated with the cycling of its pneumatic cylinders.