Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311767214
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/03/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 10/15/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/23/2009 | $4,900.00 | 11/03/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/15/2009 | $7,000.00 | 11/03/2009 | 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 hazard that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to flying objects hazards: On or about 09/08/2009 an operator of a horizontal metal lathe was struck by an unsecured piece of pipe, causing a fatal injury. Among other methods one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to relocate any storage or hanging boards from behind the machine operating switch and to change the existing switch mechanisms to bush buttons mechanism. Specific abatement documentation is required.
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