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OSHA Inspection: CATERPILLAR INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of CATERPILLAR INC. in 27TH ST & E PERSHING, DECATUR, IL 62525 (NAICS 333131). OSHA activity number 336966387.

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Establishment
CATERPILLAR INC.
Site address
27TH ST & E PERSHING
City
DECATUR
State
IL
ZIP
62525
Mailing
27TH ST & E PERSHING, DECATUR, IL 62525
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
333131
Employees
400
Ownership type
A

1 citation on file for this inspection.

1910.23 C01

Repeat Gravity 5 4 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Dec 26, 2012
Abate by
Jan 23, 2013
Penalty
Initial $22,000 · Current $15,400 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:  	  Employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing fabrication activities:    a. A section of the northwest platforms top rail was approximately 35 inches.    b. A section of the southwest platforms top rail was approximately 35 inches.    c. A section of the northeast platforms top rail was approximately 34 inches.    d. A section of the southeast platforms top rail was approximately 35 inches.    CATERPILLAR, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314847880, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 001 , AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JUNE 23, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 27TH ST & E PERSHING, DECATUR, IL 62525.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $15400
  • — Z (R) $22000

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