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Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2002


Safety is a Value
Mills - Metal 01/01/2002 - 12/31/2002
Rank # of Viols. Percent * Standard and Title Compliance Tips
1 90 8.75% 56.14100(b)
Safety Defects		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
2 85 8.27% 56.14107(a)
Guarding of Moving Machine Parts		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
3 79  7.68% 56.20003(b)
Housekeeping		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
4 73  7.10% 56.12004
Electrical Conductors		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
5 62 6.03% 56.11001
Safe Access		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
6 50 4.86% 56.20003(a)
Housekeeping		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
7 47  4.57% 56.12030
Correction of Dangerous Conditions		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip  
8 39  3.79% 56.12032
Inspection and Cover Plates		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
9 30  2.92% 56.12008
Insulation and fittings for power wires and cables 		Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip
10 29 2.82% 56.11012
Protection for Openings Around Travelways		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip  
11 25 2.43% 56.20011
Barricades and Warning Signs		  
12 20 1.95% 56.12034
Guarding Around Lights		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip  
13 16 1.56% 56.13021
High-pressure Hose Connections		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip  
14 16 1.56% 56.16005
Securing Gas Cylinders		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip  
15 15 1.46% 56.12018
Identification of Power Switches		  
16 15 1.46% 56.14132(a)
Horns and Backup Alarms		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
17 14 1.36% 56.14112(b)
Guard Construction		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
18 13 1.26% 56.12025
Grounding circuit enclosures		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
19 13 1.26% 56.11002
Handrails and Toeboards		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
20 13 1.26% 56.14101
Brakes		 Get Compliance Tip  Get Tip 
* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.



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