Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 947861.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/13/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/23/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/23/2014 | $2,000.00 | 06/13/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2014 | $7,000.00 | 05/12/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 an employee was exposed to a fall hazard: Freight elevator located at 1015 Polk Street, Amarillo, Texas. On or about December 3, 2013, an employee was exposed to falling into a freight elevator shaft. The freight elevator doors were not equipped with electrical interlocks that prevented the doors from being opened when the car was not at the landing, and the interior of the elevator was not lighted. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
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