OSHA Inspection: NEWARK REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE, INC.

Issued

Nov 28, 1990

Abate by

Dec 1, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 6, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Dec 11, 1990

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught and/or crushed
between the elevator and shaftway wall or sills. Dowels were missing
on car gates for elevator(s):
a) #1, Side B, (5) five dowels middle panel;
b) #3, Side A, No dowels on lower panel;
c) #3, Side B, (4) four dowels lower panel.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Immediately replace or repair broken gate panels.
Referance Publication(s):
a) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers - A 17.3 - 1986 - Section 2.6.1(b).
b) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers - A 17.1 - 1981 - Section 204.4(b)(2).

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

General-duty citation text

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:
Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being crushed by the load
or the industrial truck in the elevator. An emergency lighting system
was not provided in elevators #1, 2, 3 and 4 that would be
automatically turned on in all elevators in service immediately
after normal car lighting power failed.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Provide an emergency lighting system for all elevators in service.
Emergency lights shall be automatically turned on immediately
after normal car lighting power fails.
Reference Publication(s):
a) American National Standards Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers - A 17.3 - 1986 - Section 1.5(b).
b) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers - A 17.1 - 1981 - Section 204.7(a)(3)(a).

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Jan 9, 1991

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnsih 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:
Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being trapped in elevators
#1, 2, 3 and 4 without a means of an emergency alarm system during an
emergency such as fire, injury, mechanical failure, etc. An emergency
signal to alert personnel of an emergency and a means for a two-way
conversation between each elevator at a readily accessible point
outside the hoistway was not provided.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Install an audible signaling device, operable from the emergency stop
switch and from a switch marked "ALARM" which are located in or
adjacent to each car operating panel. The signaling device shall be
located inside the building and audible inside the car and outside
the hoistway. One signaling device may be used for a group of
elevators.
2) Install a means of two-way conversation between each elevator and a
readily accessible point outside the hoistway (telephone, intercom,
etc.) when employees are left unattended.
Reference Publication(s):
a) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers - A 17.3 - 1986 - Section 3.11.1(a), 3.11.1(b).
b) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers - A 17.1 - 1981 - Section 2.11.1(b).

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Dec 27, 1990

General-duty citation text

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:
Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of a fall of approximately (4)
feet into an elevator pit. Proper fixed ladders were not provided
where the pit exceeded (3) three feet below the sill of the hoistway
openings on elevators #1, 2, 3 and 4.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Install in all (4) four elevator pits a fixed vertical ladder of
non-combustible material.
Reference Publication(s):
a) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers - A 17.3 - 1986 - Section 2.3.1.
b) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers - A 17.1 - 1981 - Section 106.1(d)(2).

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $720 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Dec 14, 1990

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Dec 7, 1990

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $630 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $630 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Dec 7, 1990

Penalty

Initial $630 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Dec 14, 1990

Penalty

Initial $720 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Dec 17, 1990

Penalty

Initial $720 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $630 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Dec 27, 1990

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Dec 7, 1990

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Dec 28, 1990

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Jan 25, 1991

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Ground Floor, Left Door
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Ground Floor, Right Door
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 1, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 1, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 2, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 2, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 3, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 4, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 4, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 5, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 6, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 6, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 7, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 8, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #1, Floor - 8, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Ground Floor, Left Door
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Ground Floor, Right Door
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 1, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 1, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 2, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 2, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 3, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 3, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 4, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 4, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 5, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 5, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 6, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 7, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 7, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 8, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #2, Floor 8, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Ground Floor, Left Door
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Ground Floor, Right Door
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 1, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 1, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 2, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 2, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 3, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 3, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 4, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 4, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 5, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 5, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 6, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 6, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 7, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 7, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 8, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #3, Floor 8, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Ground Floor, Left Door
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Ground Floor, Right Door
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 1, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 1, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 2, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 3, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 3, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 4, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 4, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 5, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 5, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 6, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 6, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 7, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 7, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 8, Door - A
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.

Issued

Nov 27, 1990

Abate by

Nov 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:
On or before June 1, 1990 to on or about July 16, 1990, employees
operating a freight elevator, and/or riding a freight elevator,
and/or working in the vicinity of a freight elevator were exposed
to the hazard of falling into the elevator shaft and/or being crushed
by the elevator cab.
a) Location: Elevator #4, Floor 8, Door - B
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Equip each hoistway door with a hoistway door interlock device.
2) The interlock device shall hold the door in the locked position
by means of gravity or by a restrained compression spring, or by
both, or by means of a positive linkage.
3) The interlock shall lock the door in the closed position before
the elevator can be operated.
Reference Publication(s):
1) American National Standard Institute/American Society of Mechanical
Engineers A17.3 - 1986 "Safety Code for Existing Elevators and
Escalators", Section 2.7.1 - ANSI/ASME A17.1 - 1981, Section 111.1(b)
2) BOCA - Basic Building Code - Article 26, Section 2605.8.2.