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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 300180742
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 04/01/1999
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/27/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 04/26/1999
Final Order: 08/30/1999
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 | 08/30/1999 | $6,300.00 | 04/27/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/01/1999 | $6,300.00 | 04/27/1999 | 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 to each of his employees 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 the hazards of falls and other injuries due to the failure of welded components. (a)Atlanta Arena construction site: Welders not certified in accordance with AWS D1.1 were allowed to weld the steel members of the precast bleacher sections Violation occurred on or about 10/2/98 ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED One feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be for the employer to follow the guidelines outlined in AWS welding standards.