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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 110537297
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/15/1997
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/17/1997
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 06/09/1997
Final Order: 07/06/1999
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/06/1999 | $7,000.00 | 06/17/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/15/1997 | $7,000.00 | 06/17/1997 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CUTS
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 potential amputations, where the gates on the freight elevator were not a minimum of six feet in height, in the following locations: 1.At the Demag Elevator, southwest side, first level. 2.At the Demag Elevator, southwest side, second level. 3.At the Demag Elevator, southwest side, third level. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to insure the gates are installed in accordance with ANSI-A17.1, 1965, Section 204 (6)(b).