Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 122467392
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/25/1997 I
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/20/1997
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/05/1997 | $5,000.00 | 11/25/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/20/1997 | $5,000.00 | 11/24/1997 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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 or about June 2, 1997 employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being crushed between the step of the "up-side" of the TMP-belt Manlift and overhead steel platform when improperly installed "up-safety" switch(s) failed to cut off electric power to the belt drive. "AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS...." install the 2nd roller switch (split rail) 6 inches above and on the side opposite the first limit switch as shown on page 5 of the EHRSAM Operator's Manual or as stipulated in ANSI A90.1, 1969, Rule 204 as a required switch from a choice of three. In the Alternative: 29 CFR 1910.68(c)(5)(i)(a): For belt "manlifts", two separate automatic stop devices were not installed as required, in that, when both are split rail switches, the second must be installed 6 inches above and on the side opposite the fist slit rail switch: a) For the TMP Manlift, the split rail switches were improperly installed on the same rail or side.
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