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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 122467913
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/07/1997
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/07/1997
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date: 10/30/1997
Final Order: 05/04/1998
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/04/1998 | $1,500.00 | 10/07/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/07/1997 | $1,500.00 | 10/07/1997 | 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: "AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS...." Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment which were free of recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that: On or about the week of August 18th 1997 employees were exposed to the hazard of falls while being lifted in a boatswains chair to heights of up to 100 feet or more by a hydraulic truck crane. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to adhere to ANSI B30.15 as referenced by 29 CFR 1926.550(b)(2) and/or utilize a personnel platform in the manner described in 29 CFR 1926.550(g).