Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 308521319
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/01/2005 X
Initial Penalty: $63,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/21/2005
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 07/07/2005
Final Order: 03/06/2006
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/06/2006 | $7,000.00 | 07/01/2005 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/21/2005 | $63,000.00 | 07/01/2005 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: GUARDING
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 point of operation hazards where: The Verson U05 mechanical power press brake did not incorporate an anti-repeat feature and other safe guarding methods to prevent unintended strokes as the employer misinterpreted the applicability of ANSI requirements.