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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307596429
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,125.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 28
Abatement Date: 12/20/2004
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/21/2004 | $1,125.00 | 12/20/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2004 | $1,875.00 | 12/20/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard: BURNS
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees 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 the hazard of: a) For the period of time up to and including 23 Aug 04, the employer did not always ensure that adequate lighting was provided within the car of the freight elevator adjacent to the #7 paper machine. According to ASME A17.3, "Safety code for Existing Elevators and Escalators", Paragraph 3.4.5, "Car Illumination" states that "(a) Interiors of cars shall be provided with an electric light or lights. Not less than two lamps shall be provided. (b) The minimum illumination at the car threshold with the door closed, shall not be less than: (2) for freight elevators: 2.5 ftc (27 lx)." Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to: 1) provide for in-plant maintenance to routinely check the lighting within the elevators and change out any burnt out or broken lamps. DISCLAIMERS: 1) You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2) The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3) The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.