Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 102835154
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/24/1988 X
Initial Penalty: $810.00
Current Penalty: $700.00
Issuance Date: 12/21/1988
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 45
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 09
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/18/1989 | $700.00 | 12/24/1988 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/21/1988 | $810.00 | 12/24/1988 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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: a) Hazard of being struck by cobbles or errant billets: Entry and delivery struck by cobbles or 13" mill were not properly aligned before steel billets started through the mill. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to ensure proper alignment of the entry and delivery guide boxes. b) Hazard of being struck by cobbles or errants billets: Employees were permitted to stand at the 13" mill, stand #15 delivery end to chalk the leading end of the billet. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to institute a written standard operating procedure requiring employees to stand a safe distance away from stand #15 until leading end of the billet has exited the stand. c) Hazard of being struck by cobbles or errants billets: Motor operator was not required to be in proximity to the stop controls as the billet traveled through the 13" mill. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to institute a written standard operating procedure requiring the motor operator to be near each successive stand cut-off switch as the billet travels through each stand. d) Hazard of being struck by cobbles or errant billets: The 13" mill had not implemented a safety program which includes provisions for the identification, evaluation, and control of general workplace hazards, specific job hazards and potential hazards arising from foreseeable conditions: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method is to implement a viable safety program which would include the following essential elements: 1) The assignment and communication of responsibility, authority and accountability for the conduct of all aspects of these programs so that employees and supervisors at all organizational levels know what actions are expected of them. 2) The examination and assessment of workplace conditions and activities so that, at the minimum, existing and foreseeable hazards,which are recognized within the industry or within the trade, are identified. 3) The regular inspection by competent persons of facilities, equipment, tools, materials and supplies, including the conditions and activities related to their use, so that hazardous defects and hazardous activities are promptly detected. 4) The timely correction and control of hazards, however detected, so safe and healthful working conditions are provided and maintained. 5) The notification and training of employees about workplace hazards to which they may be exposed, so that all employees are aware of all significant hazards and of the appropriate precautions and conduct required to reduce the risk of injury. 6) The regular review of these programs to ensure their adequacy in practice and to make improvements as needed so that these program activities for providing safe and healthful working conditions are maintained.
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