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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310232103
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $450.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2008
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/21/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date: 05/01/2008
Final Order: 02/12/2009
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/12/2009 | $450.00 | 05/21/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2008 | $1,500.00 | 05/21/2008 | 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 crushing/amputation from unintended activation: a) The old Chicago Press Brake did not have the foot pedal guarded, on March 25, 2008. b) The full revolution mechanical press being used as a Press Brake did not have the foot treadle guarded, on March 25, 2008. c) The Chicago Press Brake with the short die block did not have the foot pedal guarded. , on March 25, 2008. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to place a shroud over the foot pedals. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.