Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1593374.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/07/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $9,136.00
Current Penalty: $8,679.00
Issuance Date: 10/19/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0936300
Contest Date: 11/09/2022
Final Order: 06/01/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/01/2023 | $8,679.00 | 12/07/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/10/2022 | $9,136.00 | 12/07/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/2022 | $9,136.00 | 12/07/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: 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 drowning hazards: At Hotel Pier between January 31, 2022, and April 29, 2022: Employees temporarily descended below the surface of the water to tighten bolts below the surface of that water. Employees were exposed to drowning hazards. Among other methods, recognized and feasible means of abatement to correct this hazard includes, but are not limited to: ? Perform subsurface job tasks without descending below the surface of the water by using water extension tools and view boxes. ? Conduct diving operations in accordance with the EM385 Navy Diver Operations Manual Section 30. ? Conduct diving operations in accordance with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.410. ? Contract a certified commercial diving company.