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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 118118926
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 04/30/1999
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0522300
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 | 04/08/1999 | $750.00 | 04/30/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/1999 | $1,250.00 | 04/09/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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: SMALL ASSEMBLY AREA: Employees, who operated the Ridgid "500 A" pipe threading machine, were exposed to the hazard of rotating pipe. The employer did not ensure that a foot switch was installed on the machine so that the operator was provided with a safe means to shut off the power to the rotating chuck. The hand switch to the pipe threading machine was located anywhere between 4 and 7 feet from the operator, depending on the length of the pipe being processed. Among other methods to correct the hazard, one feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to install a foot switch for the "500 A" pipe threading machine as recommended by the manufacturer in their publication #TF-535-74-R.