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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 102908613
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,600.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/1997
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 06/20/1997
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
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 | 06/23/1997 | $5,600.00 | 06/20/1997 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/1997 | $7,000.00 | 06/20/1997 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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 falling into an open elevator shaft and/or being caught between descending or ascending elevator car and shaft wall. a)North elevator. Hoistway doors electromechanical interlocks were bypassed on or about 02/02/97: ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to install or repair shaft way door electromechanical interlocks and remove easily accessible switch used to bypass the interlocks. This feasible and acceptable means of abatement is listed in the following reference: Reference: ASME A.17.3 - 1993 2.7.1