Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1491461.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/09/2021
Initial Penalty: $12,288.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 03/10/2021
Final Order: 01/17/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/17/2022 | $0.00 | 03/09/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/31/2021 | $12,288.00 | 03/09/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2021 | $12,288.00 | 03/09/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was 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 associated with improper use of a cut-off saw during cutting operations: a) 1319 New Loudon Road, Cohoes, NY - on or about September 4, 2020, , the employer failed to train employees on the proper selection and use of tools to be used during their work on the job. Employees did not have training on the correct tool and blade to use to perform the cutting of the HDPE pipe . Employees used a Stihl Model #TS-420 Cut-off Saw with a carbide tipped blade to cut the pipe.