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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314708264
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,250.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/03/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/14/2011 | $5,250.00 | 01/03/2011 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2010 | $7,000.00 | 01/03/2011 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees 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 being caught/crushed by a moving elevator: Location: 711 Amsterdam Ave, New York, N.Y. On or about 7/5/2010 a) The Sidewalk elevator IS3805 used by maintenance personnel to remove refuse twice a day from the building basement was not being inspected, maintained, and used safely: The elevator door/ gate interlocks were damaged and not working. The interlocks were not repaired, as was required. The employer continued to use the elevator by using a string to bypass the door interlocks. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: Comply with industry standard ANSI A17.3-2002 Safety Code for Existing Elevators; Section 2.7.1, and 3.4.2 (a) which has specific requirements that elevators shall be equipped with door and car gate interlocks. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.ce