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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300577079
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty:
Current Penalty: $174.00
Issuance Date: 05/06/1999
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 37
Abatement Date: 08/05/1999
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0627400
Contest Date: 06/10/1999
Final Order: 04/20/2000
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/20/2000 | $174.00 | 08/05/1999 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/1999 | 08/05/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard: FALLING
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 the condition(s) listed below: Excel Corporation, I-27 Exit 54, Plainview, TX. For the period of time up to and including 4/2/99, the capacity of hoist beams were not stenciled on beams in the laundry and hide room areas. This exposed employees to injuries associated with falling objects and/or machinery/equipment. Feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are: Stenciling the capacity on the beams of the hoist.