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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 102755410
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $360.00
Current Penalty: $180.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/23/1990
Gravity: 06
Report ID: 0111100
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 | 03/23/1990 | $180.00 | 02/23/1990 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/1990 | $360.00 | 02/23/1990 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
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 electrical hazards by setting up the pump jack scaffolding system within arm's reach of the electrical service conductors. Among other methods, one feasible and useful method to correct this hazard would be to call the electrical power company and have them install an insulating blanket over teh service conductors. Job Site - The pump jack scaffold system at the side of the house was set up within arm's reach of the electrical service conductors while an employee removed the siding.