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Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 304740004
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $250.00
Current Penalty: $100.00
Issuance Date: 10/18/2001
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 11/14/2001
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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 | 11/19/2001 | $100.00 | 11/14/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/18/2001 | $250.00 | 11/14/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: GUARDING
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment 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)site - employees operating chain saw wearing chaps that were damaged. Ref: 29 CFR 1910.266 (d)(1)(ii) Among other methods a feasible and acceptable abatement method is to replace the damaged chaps. b)site - employees operating a chain saw and the employer did not provide cut resistant shoes. Ref: 29 CFR 1910.266 (d)(1)(v) Among other methods a feasible and acceptable abatement method is to provide proper foot wear and require employees to wear it. c)site - employees operating a Stihl 990 chain saw that was not equipped with a chain guard. Ref: 1910.266 (e)(1)(ii) Among other methods a feasible and acceptable abatement method is to have the chain guard replaced on the saw.