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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 123288557
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $900.00
Issuance Date: 12/03/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 01/05/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/12/2002 | $900.00 | 01/05/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/03/2002 | $1,500.00 | 01/05/2003 | 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 exposed to fall hazards while working in tree removal operations where the employer failed to provide training to his employees in fall protection, climbing techniques, the proper use and maintenance of power tools and appropriate personal protective equipment. Feasible abatement methods include, but are not limited to, following the guidelines outlined in the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Z133.1-1994 "Safety Requirements for Tree Care Operations, Pruning, Trimming, Repairing, Maintaining, Removing Trees and Cutting Brush".