Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 315553719
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/08/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2011
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
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Report ID: 0453730
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/06/2011 | $1,500.00 | 11/08/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/22/2011 | $2,100.00 | 11/08/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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 fall hazards: a)facility - Hunter 32 sorting area, employees walked on the elevated shaker conveyor to access the Wheel-a-brator work station and were exposed to a 8'5" fall to concrete. b)facility - Hunter 32 sorting area, an employee was observed standing and holding onto the outside of the guardrail of the Wheel-a-brator elevated work station and exposed to a fall of 8'5" to concrete. Among other methods one feasible and acceptable abatement method to is prohibit employees from walking on conveyors.
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