Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 100578806
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $375.00
Current Penalty: $300.00
Issuance Date: 06/19/1992
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/22/1992
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/25/1992 | $300.00 | 06/22/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/19/1992 | $375.00 | 06/22/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a) On 4-18-92, at 1700 Broadway, United Bank Building, Denver, CO. Employees performing window washing operations were not adequately protected form falls up to 130 but do to Safety lanyards not being certified to withstand a minimum breaking strength of 5400 lbs. As referenced by ASME A39.1- 1991-6.2.8 Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to purchase certified lanyards from a safety supplier or other source.