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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1075078.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 09/30/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/02/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 8330
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/02/2015 | $7,000.00 | 09/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/2015 | $7,000.00 | 09/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 SECTION (5)(a)(1): 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 heat illness hazards: On or about June 30, 2015, the employer exposed laborers to the hazards associated with working outdoors to the recognized hazard of heat. The employees were performing high exertion levels of work while removing piping from an oil well to repair the pumping unit located at SEC 20, TWP 19, R 13, 1980 fsl, 1320 fel, Great Bend, Kansas in temperatures of 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37.2 degrees Celsius) with a humidity of 22%. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods is to train employees on the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses in order to deal with employees experiencing heat-related problems. The employer shall develop and implement methods to deal with heat related illnesses such as work rest cycles, acclimating employees to the environment and access to water and shade.