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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 107235335
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/04/1993
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/16/1993
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 06/28/1993
Final Order: 08/08/1994
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/08/1994 | $1,000.00 | 06/16/1993 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/04/1993 | $1,500.00 | 06/16/1993 | 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 trees: (a) Three Sisters Sale, Bayview, Idaho - On or about March 8, 1993 and at times prior thereto, snow shovelers were working within two tree lengths of faller. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is: (1) Establish procedures to maintain a minimum of two tree lengths between fallers and any other workers. (2) Maintain strict supervision and enforcement of all safety and health rules.