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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315477067
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $42,350.00
Current Penalty: $32,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/02/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 11/07/2011
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date: 11/21/2011
Final Order: 08/22/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/22/2012 | $32,000.00 | 11/07/2011 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/02/2011 | $42,350.00 | 11/07/2011 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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 being struck by hazards: a.On or about May 6, 2011 at the 1400 block of Normandy Boulevard, a 5/16 inch diameter alloy steel binder chain was used for lifting steel reinforced dowel baskets, exposing employees to being struck by the chain and the load. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE NOT REQUIRED. Among other methods, recognized and feasible means of abatement to correct the hazard include, but not limited to: using chain slings manufactured of grade 80 steel or above, using chains that are specifically manufactured for lifting, have been tested and are properly tagged.y