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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1177740.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,988.00
Current Penalty: $4,988.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 01/09/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/03/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/03/2017 | $4,988.00 | 01/09/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2016 | $4,988.00 | 01/09/2017 | 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 in that employees were exposed to immersion drowning hazards in an earthen holding pond (manure pit). a) Manure Holding Area: On September 8, 2016, and at time prior thereto, employees performing dairy cow feeding operations at various times during daylight and hours of darkness, were exposed to unguarded, non-enclosed manure pit. Employees drove tractors straight towards (perpendicular) the edge of the manure pit. Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.