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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 310473525
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,750.00
Issuance Date: 12/06/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/14/2006
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453730
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/03/2007 | $1,750.00 | 12/14/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/06/2006 | $3,500.00 | 12/14/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard: STRUCK BY
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: 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 struck-by hazards: a)jobsite, for the B.R.S., Inc. employees who were struck-by a Lansas pneumatic plug while standing in the "Danger Zone" during plug inflation. Note: Manufacturer's safety instructions for the proper use of pneumatic pipe plugs include: 2. Always stay out of the "Danger Zone". 4.Ensure extension hoses and polylift rope/inflation lines are used to keep employees out of the "Danger Zone".