Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301532156
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/19/1998 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/13/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 11/01/1998
Final Order: 04/26/1999
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 04/26/1999 | $5,000.00 | 10/19/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/13/1998 | $5,000.00 | 10/19/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LOCKOUT
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent 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, caught in or between machinery components and/or casting product while working in the run-out area of the Bloom Casters due to unfamiliarity with the work process and prescribed work practices established by the employer. Among other methods, one feasible and useful method to eliminate this hazard is to ensure all personnel operating Bloom Casters or performing work in or around casting run-out areas are given training and information on the safe work practices and procedures such as those outlined by the employers, "SJP BCR-02 Charging Dummy Bars" and "SJP BCR-19, Lockout of Run-out Areas", and strict enforcement of all provisions contained therein.
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