Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311405385
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/10/2010 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2009
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/17/2009 | $3,000.00 | 01/10/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2009 | $5,000.00 | 01/10/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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: (a) 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 serious struck-by and/or crushing hazards while fabricating steel fuel tanks by welding. (a)Employees were exposed to serious struck-by and/or crushing hazards while fabricating steel fuel tanks by welding, in that the employer did not provide clear and adequate direction as to how employees were to support and brace the steel fabrications as they were welded together during the manufacturing process. Total weight of fabricated steel tank is approximately 2,000 lbs. A feasible means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, providing procedures whereby steel tanks during the fabrication process are welded to the metal support horses, which can then be welded to the metal support floor, thus providing stability from tipping forces and significantly reducing the likelihood of a resulting serious struck-by and/or crushing hazard. Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required. Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be submitted within ten (10) calendar days after the abatement date.
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