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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302769096
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,450.00
Issuance Date: 03/10/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/12/2000
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/29/2000 | $2,450.00 | 04/12/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/10/2000 | $3,500.00 | 04/12/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 of likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by a precast concrete wall: a) On or about October 25, 1999, employee(s) were exposed to crushing injuries during the placement of a jobsite precast concrete wall panel in that #11 rebar was used as a stop. The #11 rebar broke loose from the concrete column allowing the panel to swing inward and strike an employee. Among other's, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to utilize weld plates/clips on the column as stops. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").