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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307520403
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/09/2004
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/14/2004
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
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 | 04/22/2004 | $3,500.00 | 04/14/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/09/2004 | $5,000.00 | 04/14/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: GUARDING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employmnent 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 entanglement hazards: (a) SoundTrack Audio & Video, at 1370 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222: On or before March 16, 2004 the employer did not ensure that there were emergency pullcords, or other similarly effective devices, on the sides of the "upbelt" conveyor. Riding the conveyor belt and working in close proximity to the belt without emergency stop devices exposed three or more employees to the hazard of entanglement. (b) On or before March 16, 2004 the employer did not ensure that there were emergency pullcords, or other similarly effective devices, on the sides of the "downbelt" conveyor. Riding the conveyor belt and working in close proximity to the belt without emergency stop devices exposed three or more employees to the hazard of entanglement. One feasible method of abatement, among other methods, is to install emergency stop devices in accordance with ASME B20.1-2000 5.11.2c, which states that, "Remotely and automatically controlled conveyors, and conveyors where the operator stations are not manned or are beyond voice or visual contact from drive areas, loading areas, transfer points, and other potentially hazardous locations on the conveyor path not guarded by location, position, or guards, shall be furnished with emergency stop buttons, pull cords, limit switches, or similar emergency stop devices." Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item (See enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").