Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 592058.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/09/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/21/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 40
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2013 | $7,000.00 | 04/09/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/21/2013 | $7,000.00 | 04/09/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish 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 severe struck by hazards when testing new hydraulic cylinders for leakage: The employer failed to ensure all components installed and operated on the old hoist test stand were properly designed, specified and rated for the intended operating parameters when testing new hydraulic cylinders in building AA. On or about August 22, 2012, the hydraulic coupler on the return line catastrophically failed, fatally injuring the employee. The hydraulic coupler on this machine also catastrophically failed in 2008 and 2010.
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