Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1374121.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $13,127.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/11/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/10/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/10/2019 | $7,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/11/2019 | $13,127.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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: On or about and times prior to: 1/23/19, Location: Main floor, North side a) Employees are exposed to struck-by and caught-between hazards when the Cart Lift-Fold Table (CLFT) cylinder rod eye & pivot components failed to support the load. Feasible methods of abatement include but are not limited to: 1) Periodic visual inspection of high cycled components, such as, cart lifting arm bearing mount and connection pin as per Manual # 10-00066912 and any revisions by the manufacturer. 2) Perform periodic magnaflux inspections or dye penetrant inspections to locate stress cracks at all failure points. 3) General maintenance section: Monthly maintenance: item 1: Grease cylinder rod eye and pivot with lubricating grease. (See pg. 5) 4) Contact and work with the manufacturer of the CLFT to investigate and eliminate metal fatigue failure caused by excessive stress and torsional forces to lifting arm weldment.
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