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Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2004


Safety is a Value
Mills - Stone 01/01/2004 - 12/31/2004
# of Viols. Percent * Standard and Title Compliance Tips
385 8.5% 56.20003(a)
Housekeeping
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326 7.2% 56.14107(a)
Guarding of Moving Machine Parts
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309 6.9% 56.12032
Inspection and Cover Plates
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254 5.6% 56.14100(b)
Safety Defects
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224 5.0% 56.12004
Electrical Conductors
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204 4.5% 56.14112(b)
Guard Construction
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143 3.2% 56.11001
Safe Access
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114 2.5% 56.14132(a)
Horns and Backup Alarms
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103 2.3% 56.12030
Correction of Dangerous Conditions
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84 1.9% 56.12008
Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables
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66 1.5% 56.17001
Illumination of surface working areas
 
64 1.4% 56.11002
Handrails and Toeboards
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64 1.4% 56.11012
Protection for openings around travelways
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63 1.4% 56.20003
Housekeeping
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62 1.4% 56.13021
High-pressure hose connections
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61 1.4% 56.14101(a)(2)
Parking Brakes
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59 1.3% 57.12025
Grounding Circuit Enclosures
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59 1.3% 56.14112(a)(1)
Construction and maintenance of guards
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57 1.3% 56.12018
Identification of power switches
   
55 1.2% 56.16005
Securing Gas Cylinders
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* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.



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