Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310513338
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/27/2007 X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 06/08/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/22/2007 | $2,100.00 | 07/27/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/08/2007 | $3,500.00 | 07/27/2007 | 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: At the establishment, on or about January 31, 2007 and times prior and after thereto, employees were exposed to struck by and fall hazards where employees were allowed to climb the sides of tools while set into strongbacks to attach or detach the chain and hook used to lift the tool in preparation for transporting the tool to and from the press. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate this hazard is to discontinue the practice of climbing the sides of the tools.
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