Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 310714894
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/01/2007 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/27/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
Contest Date: 05/16/2007
Final Order: 08/18/2007
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/18/2007 | $4,500.00 | 05/01/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/27/2007 | $4,500.00 | 05/01/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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 the operators are exposed to improperly working equipment: a) Green Anneal Building - Employees are exposed to finger and hand crushing/amputation injuries when the lifting pins on the 5000 Ton Press unexpectedly fail causing massive steel plates to fall to the bed of the press. Occurred on 2/9/07 As per ANSI B11.2-1995 Hydraulic Power Presses - Safety Requirements for Construction, Care, and Use, it is the employer's responsibility to ensure the following 4.2.1: The employer shall be responsible for the safety, use and care of the hydraulic power press production system. E4.2.1: The employer's responsibility includes all aspects of the use and care of the press production system. This includes the installation of the press and its related equipment, set up and operation of the press and the maintenance of the complete system. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to crib or block the steel plates preventing them from falling to the bed of the press.
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