Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1137981.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/11/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,600.00
Issuance Date: 07/27/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/19/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/19/2016 | $5,600.00 | 08/11/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/27/2016 | $7,000.00 | 08/11/2016 | 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Employees were exposed to a crushing and/or drowning hazard associated with the roll-over of a riding lawnmower: On or about 4/6/2016, on the east side of the facility, the employer allowed employees to operate a Scag Turf Tiger riding mower on inclines and near waterways and did not ensure that a roll over protective structure (ROPS) was installed.