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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 113205710
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: W
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $400.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/10/1992
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date: 05/15/1992
Final Order: 05/28/1993
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/28/1993 | $400.00 | 04/10/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/1992 | $1,500.00 | 04/10/1992 | 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 EMLOYMENT 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. AMONG OTHER METHODS FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ITEMS THAT CAN BE USED TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD, CAN INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, 1. PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH ELEVATING CARTS, AND 2. A STEP LADDER AND 3. ADDITIONAL TRAINING. METHODS OF ABATEMENT 1. ELEVATING CARTS WITH GUARD RAILS. 2. A STEP LADDER 3. ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE RECOGNITION OF THE HAZARDS.