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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 305100927
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 08/30/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 27
Abatement Date: 12/02/2002
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0317500
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 | 09/11/2002 | $750.00 | 12/02/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/30/2002 | $1,250.00 | 10/02/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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 permitted to operate an in-plant train that was defective. The brake was not operational, thereby exposing employees to a crushing hazard: (a) Facility, 41st Street, Lawrenceville, PA: On or about August 21, 2002, the brake on the in-plant train was not operational. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO REPAIR THE BRAKING SYSTEM.