OSHA Inspection: CIMPL'S, INC.

Issued

Feb 13, 1992

Abate by

Mar 16, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,125 · Current $675 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:
(a)  On or about January 29, 1992, and at times prior to,
employees working at Cimpl's, Inc. meatpacking facility in
Yankton, South Dakota, were exposed to the hazard of having body
parts crushed due to contact with moving elevator component parts
or falling into the hoistway when the elevator was not at the
upper floor landing.  The following conditions constitute
violations of ANSI A17.1 elevator codes:
1.  The hoistway door on the second level could be opened while
the car was absent.
2.  The back wall of the car enclosure was less than six feet
in height.
3.  The back wall of the car enclosure was raised to the extent
that it created a ten-inch high opening.
4.  The car was not provided with a weight capacity notification.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods of abatement
to correct the hazards would include:
1.  Installation of a positive locking device (interlock) that
would prevent the hoistway door from being opened when the
elevator is not at the upper landing.
2.  Installation of a new back wall in the elevator car ensuring
that the new wall is at least six feet in height.
3.  Elimination of the ten-inch opening at the base of the
elevator car back wall.
4.  Installation of a sign or placard within the elevator car
that indicates the rated load capacity.

Issued

Feb 13, 1992

Abate by

Mar 16, 1992

Penalty

Initial $675 · Current $405 Reduced

Issued

Feb 13, 1992

Abate by

Mar 16, 1992

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Feb 13, 1992

Abate by

Mar 16, 1992

Issued

Feb 13, 1992

Abate by

Mar 16, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,125 · Current $675 Reduced

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Feb 13, 1992

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Mar 16, 1992

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Feb 13, 1992

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Mar 16, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $945 Reduced

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Initial $675 · Current $405 Reduced

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Mar 16, 1992

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