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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315275255
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/18/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 08/08/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 08/30/2011
Final Order: 01/04/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/04/2012 | 08/18/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/08/2011 | $4,900.00 | 08/18/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to employees 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. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed between the elevator car top and the hoistway ceiling. a)Jobsite elevator: An employee was exposed to being crushed between the elevator car top and the hoistway ceiling, while working on top of the moving car and oiling hoisting suspension wire cables. Safety precautions were not followed. On or about 03/02/11. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is: Comply with "Elevator Industry Field Employee's Safety Handbook" 2010 standards, stipulated by the National Elevator Industry Inc Safety Committee