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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 305228439
Citation: 01016A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,700.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/16/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 07/19/2002
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0524200
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 | 07/31/2002 | $1,000.00 | 07/19/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/16/2002 | $1,700.00 | 07/19/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 016A Hazard: ELECTRIC
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 the hazard of contact with a moving saw blade: a) Maintenance Shop - The band saw was not equipped with a magnetic restarter or similar device, as prescribed by the American National Standards, ANSI B11.10-1990, Section 5.2.3.4, that in the event of an interruption in the electrical supply would prevent the saw from restarting automatically when power is restored. One feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to provide a magnetic restarter or similar device as required by ANSI B11.10-1990. Abatement certification required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).