Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315977579
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/16/2012 X
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 02/17/2012
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2012 | $2,100.00 | 04/16/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/17/2012 | $4,200.00 | 02/29/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: GUARDING
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 unguarded improperly sized abrasive wheel: a)Norther Interior Maintenance Bay - Employee used an unguarded Model TL 1135 Campbell Hausfeld Air Cut-off Tool with an abrasive wheel too large for the tool, on or about 10/25/11. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement to correct this hazard would be to: 1. Follow the manufacturers operating instructions that state under "Operation" WARNING "Cut-off wheels must be securely fastened to the tool. Only use 3" max. diameter cut-off wheels rated at or above tool rated RPM." NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
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