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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309045417
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $750.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 07/13/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 07/31/2006
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date: 08/04/2006
Final Order: 03/29/2007
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/29/2007 | $500.00 | 07/31/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/13/2006 | $750.00 | 07/31/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 being crushed and/or struck-by the elevator: (a) Cycle Warehouse, Butler, PA 16001: On or about May 5, 2006 the freight elevator was operated without having a safety test conducted and being certified by the Pennsylvania Labor & Industry's Elevator Division. The elevator had been sealed by the State of Pennsylvania's Labor and Industry Elevator Division and the seal had been removed by the employer. In addition the freight elevator was missing a hoistway gate on the basement floor level. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to install a hoistway gate and to have the elevator undergo a safety test and then certified by the state of Pennsylvania's Elevator Division.