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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 107109332
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/07/1991
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/10/1991
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032700
Contest Date: 05/30/1991
Final Order: 04/12/1992
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/12/1992 | $5,000.00 | 05/10/1991 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/07/1991 | $5,000.00 | 05/10/1991 | 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) Hoses of a type to prevent shocks form static electricity were not used on the work barge No. 414 which exposed employees to a hazard of shock from static electricity, possibly causing them to fall into the water and drown. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to use rubber hose which was available for the task.