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Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2006

Safety is a Value
Mills - Stone 01/01/2006 - 12/31/2006
Statistics were compiled February 7, 2007

Total Violations for this type of operation: 5,224

# of Viols. Percent * Standard and Title Compliance Tips
616 11.79% 56.20003(a)
Housekeeping
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378 7.24% 56.14107(a)
Guarding of Moving Machine Parts
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294 5.63% 56.12032
Inspection and Cover Plates
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270 5.17% 56.14100(b)
Safety Defects
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255 4.88% 56.12004
Electrical Conductors
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230 4.40% 56.14112(b)
Guard Construction
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141 2.70% 56.11001
Safe Access
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126 2.41% 56.12030
Correction of Dangerous Conditions
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119 2.28% 56.12008
Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables
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114 2.18% 56.14132(a)
Horns and Backup Alarms
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99 1.90% 56.14112(a)(1)
Construction and maintenance of guards
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93 1.78% 56.11012
Protection for openings around travelways
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86 1.65% 56.13021
High-Pressure Hose Connections
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76 1.45% 56.11002
Handrails and Toeboards
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66 1.26% 56.14101(a)(2)
Parking Brakes
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64 1.23% 56.16005
Securing Gas Cylinders
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63 1.21% 56.17001
Illumination of surface working areas
 
60 1.15% 56.12024
Guarding Around Lights
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60 1.15% 56.15005
Safety Belts and Lines
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59 1.13% 56.12018
Identification of power switches
   
* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.


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