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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312285539
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $300.00
Current Penalty: $210.00
Issuance Date: 06/19/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 09/16/2008
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/08/2008 | $210.00 | 09/16/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/19/2008 | $300.00 | 07/01/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: GUARDING
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 potential injuries from unintentional or accidental operation of press brakes: a) Fabrication Area/Wysong 55-ton Press Brake: The Wysong 55-ton press brake did not have the foot operated tripping control (foot treadle) protected from unintentional or accidental operation, on or about 06/10/08. a) Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to guard the foot treadle. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED