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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300298718
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/28/1999
Nr Instances: 26
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/03/1999
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0112900
Contest Date: 06/21/1999
Final Order: 02/07/2000
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/07/2000 | $2,500.00 | 06/03/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/28/1999 | $2,500.00 | 06/03/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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 internal injuries, fractures, or death from possible collapse of elevated catwalks: In the following instances catwalk support towers were not properly steadied or reinforced: a)Feed Mill, Corn Bin #8 - The wire-rope guy on the end tower of the elevated catwalk was unraveled and sagging. b)Feed Mill - Most of the wire-rope clamps on the guy wires of the catwalk towers were installed improperly and in insufficient numbers. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to replace wire-rope guys, install new wire-rope clamps, and properly position wire-rope clamps.