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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 17523457
Citation: 01042
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/12/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/30/1990
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 08/02/1990
Final Order: 01/02/1992
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/02/1992 | $2,500.00 | 11/30/1990 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/1990 | $3,000.00 | 11/30/1990 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 042 Hazard: ERGONOMIC
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: a) Employee #10, in the Bay State Mill Finishing Department was exposed to excessive ergonomic stress caused by repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions resulting in disabling cumulative trauma disorders to a significant number of individuals. Many recommendations made by the employer's insurance company and by several consultants hired by the employer were either not implemented at all or were not implemented in a timely fashion. Cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis, tendonitis, bursitis, ganglions and other strains to the hands, wrists, arms and shoulders were recorded on the OSHA Form No. 200.