Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 115977043
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/13/1993 X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 05/07/1993
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 05/19/1993
Final Order: 12/20/1993
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/20/1993 | $2,250.00 | 05/13/1993 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/07/1993 | $2,250.00 | 05/13/1993 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
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) On west side of conveyor belt system #1, between Sample House and old Crusher House, on 3/29/93, employee was working on a light lamp connected to conveyor belt catwalk guard railing. He was standing with his right foot on the top rail of guard railing for catwalk, braced against pole, and left foot on the water pipe on conveyor belt housing without any fall protection. The elevation of height was 13 feet, 2 inches. While ultimate responsibility rests with the employer given his/her superior knowledge of the workplace, among others, is to establish and implement employee use of safety belts and lanyards attached to a suitable mounting point. Essential elements would include: 1. Provide a horizontal mounting cable above the length of each conveyor belt housing at interval, when used as a tie-off point for the lanyard attached to employee's safety belt, would limit falls to six feet or less. 2. Train employees in effective use of the device. 3. Provide safety belts and lanyards and enforce use by all employees exposed to falls from elevations. 4. Provide an aerial lift in area where ample room is available or other effective protective means.
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