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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 308764455
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/04/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/13/2005
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/25/2005 | $2,500.00 | 10/13/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/04/2005 | $5,000.00 | 10/13/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 struck by falling tires: (a)BF Goodrich - Tire Area - On or about 05/10/05, a 5-6ft. section of the overhead conveyor was inadequately guarded where tires could fall off of the inclined conveyor. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to perform regular inspections of the conveyor and ensure that side protection is adequate to prevent tires from falling from the conveyor. For assistance refer to ANSI B20.1-1996, Section 9.ction