Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 960286.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/11/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $12,471.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date: 09/08/2014
Final Order: 02/03/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/03/2017 | $12,471.00 | 09/11/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/26/2014 | $70,000.00 | 09/11/2014 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/2014 | $70,000.00 | 09/11/2014 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being struck by a falling load: At this work site, the employer did not use the appropriate lifting device and did not ensure the proper device maintenance, application and inspection for lifting operations: a. The Renfroe Model FR Clamp, designed for flat plate surface lifting, was attached to the curved end of pipes for lifting operations. b. The Renfroe Model FR Clamp, designed for vertical lifting applications, was used for lifting tank building material from horizontal to vertical positions. c. The Renfroe Model FR clamp was not adequately maintained and inspected for the lifting operations performed at this site.
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