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Most Frequently Cited Standards for 2001


Safety is a Value
Mills - Metal 01/01/2001 - 12/31/2001
Rank # of Viols. Percent * Standard and Title Compliance Tips
1 98 8.41% 56.20003(b)
Housekeeping		  
2 88 7.55% 56.14107(a)
Guarding of Moving Machine Parts		  
3 81 6.95% 56.12004
Electrical Conductors		  
4 69 5.92% 56.12030
Correction of Dangerous Conditions		  
5 67 5.75% 56.14100(b)
Safety Defects		  
6 66 5.67% 56.12032
Inspection and Cover Plates		  
7 53 4.55% 56.20003(a)
Housekeeping		  
8 42 3.61% 56.11001
Safe Access		  
9 34 2.92% 56.14112(b)
Guard Construction		  
10 33 2.83% 56.11012
Protection for Openings Around Travelways		  
11 29 2.49% 56.12018
Identification of Power Switches		  
12 26 2.23% 56.12034
Guarding Around Lights		  
13 24 2.06% 56.14132(a)
Horns and Backup Alarms		  
14 23 1.97% 56.13021
High-pressure Hose Connections		  
15 23 1.97% 56.20011
Barricades and Warning Signs		  
16 21 1.80% 56.4101
Warning Signs		  
17 20 1.72% 56.11002
Handrails and Toeboards		  
18 17 1.46% 56.16005
Securing Gas Cylinders		  
19 15 1.29% 56.4603(b)
Closure of Valves		  
20 15 1.29% 56.4201(a)(1)
Inspection		  
* Percent of total violations written at this type of operation.



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