Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314205840
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/11/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,200.00
Issuance Date: 04/19/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/10/2011 | $3,200.00 | 07/11/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2011 | $4,000.00 | 05/27/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: FALLING
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 amputation hazards created by the operation of power press brakes with unprotected treadle/pedals. a) Shop, Press Area - On or about 10/28/10, employees operated the Chicago hydraulic press brake S.N. 625010, and no protective device was installed to prevent the accidental activation of the treadle/pedal due to falling/moving objects or human/coordination error. b) Shop, Press Area - On or about 10/28/10, two employees operated the Roto-Die press brake at the same time, and no protective device was installed to prevent the accidental activation of the treadle/pedal due to falling/moving objects or human/coordination error. Abatement method: Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide a safety device for the treadle/pedal that meets the requirements of ANSI B11.3-2002 section 6.10.4 Safety Requirement for Power Press Brakes, which states: When provided, foot controls shall be protected to prevent actuation from falling or moving objects, or from unintended activation. 1) You are not limited to the abatement metods suggested above. 2) The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3) The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
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