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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 112525431
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/09/2009
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/13/2009
Gravity: 03
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 | 07/29/2009 | $2,500.00 | 07/13/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/09/2009 | $2,500.00 | 07/13/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 being struck by vehicular traffic: a)An employee was directing traffic without the use of warning signs. b)Training was not provided to the employees in the recognition of unsafe conditions in work zone safety. Among other methods, recognized and feasible means of abatement to correct this hazard is to: a) Ensure that employees who direct traffic are provided with suitable warning signs and provided with training that enables them to recognize and control hazards associated with vehicles; and, b) Comply with the applicable elements required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Millennium Edition), June 2001 when performing work that affects highway and street traffic.