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Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2001


Safety is a Value
Surface Stone 01/01/2001 - 12/31/2001
Rank # of Viols. Percent * Standard and Title Compliance Tips
1 2,857 14.38% 56.14107(a)
Guarding of Moving Machine Parts		  
2 1,364 6.86% 56.14132(a)
Horns and Backup Alarms		  
3 1,316 6.62% 56.14100(b)
Safety Defects		  
4 826 4.16% 56.11001
Safe Access		  
5 561 2.82% 56.14101(a)(2)
Parking Brakes		  
6 520 2.62% 56.14112(b)
Guard Construction		  
7 487 2.45% 56.12008
Insulation and Fittings for Power Wires and Cables		  
8 471 2.37% 56.9300(a)
Berms or Guardrails		  
9 461 2.32% 56.12032
Inspection and Cover Plates		  
10 406 2.04% 56.12004
Electrical Conductors		  
11 378 1.90% 56.11002
Handrails and Toeboards		  
12 356 1.79% 56.12030
Correction of Dangerous Conditions		  
13 355 1.79% 56.12028
Testing Grounding Systems		  
14 334 1.68% 56.20003(a)
Housekeeping		  
15 283 1.42% 56.4101
Warning Signs		  
16 250 1.26% 62.120
Action Level		  
17 229 1.15% 62.130(a)
Permissible Exposure Level 		 
18 191 0.96% 56.12025
Grounding Circuit Enclosures		  
19 185 0.93% 56.18002(b)
Workplace Safety Records		  
20 184 0.93% 56.16005
Securing Gas Cylinders		  
* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.



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