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Standard Cited: 19100028 A01 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
Inspection Nr: 122121262
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $1,063.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/1998
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/15/1998
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0134000
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 | 09/11/1998 | $1,063.00 | 09/15/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/1998 | $2,125.00 | 09/15/1998 | 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 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 hazard of falling. (a) Location - Production Area: On or before 05/28/98, employees were exposed to fall hazards while accessing the top of the machine room area to activate and/or control mechanized devices. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement method would be to: 1. Provide a stepladder with the appropriate height to prevent the use of the top step. 2. Provide and enforce ladder safety training to all exposed employees.