Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 311828750
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/21/2008 X
Initial Penalty: $1,050.00
Current Penalty: $735.00
Issuance Date: 04/04/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453730
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/12/2008 | $735.00 | 05/21/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/04/2008 | $1,050.00 | 05/21/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: 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: a struck-by falling slab hazard. a)facility, outside granite storage area, employee was exposed to the hazard of crushing injury from unstable natural stone slabs during slab transport operations. During unloading activity, employee was required to stand in the danger zone while releasing the lifting clamp after placing the stone in the storage rack. Note:Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to mechanically stabilize the stone slab by placing clamps on it before releasing and removing the lifting device. Another method is to put both upright supports in place prior to releasing the lifting clamp. In addition, workers should stabilize/guide slabs being transported from the ends of the slabs at arms length so if the slab falls or tips over, the employee is not in the danger zone.
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