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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 102944212
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/1996
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 06/11/1996
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317000
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 | 05/16/1996 | $1,000.00 | 06/11/1996 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/1996 | $4,000.00 | 06/11/1996 | 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 falling hazards: a) Blast Department - A portable fiberglass ladder was improperly used to enable employees to access the control room from the charge shed area. The ladder was not placed on secure footing as rubble was strewn all around the base, it was not secured to prevent tripping over and the employees had to climb over standard railing in order to access the floor level above or egress therefrom. Observed 02/28/96.