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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 18297788
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/21/1989 X
Initial Penalty: $640.00
Current Penalty: $400.00
Issuance Date: 12/18/1989
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 08
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/12/1990 | $400.00 | 12/21/1989 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/18/1989 | $640.00 | 12/21/1989 | 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: (a) On or about November 28, 1989, at approximately 12:15 P.M. at 3300 Indians River Road, Jensen Beach, Fl, employees working on a 12-13- foot high overhang engaged in demolition work were not protected against falls from that elevation to ground level. One feasible and acceptable abatement method among others, to correct this hazard is: To use demolition equipment adequate for the operation such as a "headache" ball to pound on the structure eliminating employee exposure to hazardous conditions.