Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 113459028
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/07/2000 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/20/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/06/2000 | $1,500.00 | 01/07/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/20/1999 | $2,500.00 | 01/07/2000 | 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 the hazard of being struck by drill rod tongs during the process of breaking down drill rods from the boring machine. The procedure being used was not in accordance with the procedure specified in the Operator's Manual. At the jobsite approximately 1/2 mile east of Saratoga Road west of Morris, IL, employees engaged in breaking apart drill rods were not following manufacturer's procedures specified in the Operators Manual. CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM
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