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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300204542
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $600.00
Issuance Date: 08/05/1997
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/11/1997
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 08/20/1997
Final Order: 12/04/1997
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 | 12/04/1997 | $600.00 | 08/11/1997 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/05/1997 | $1,500.00 | 08/11/1997 | 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 falls from bridges: (a)On or about June 4, 1997 and times prior thereto, employees were directed to cross a private bridge to Derr Island in Clarks Fork, Idaho. The bridge had a designated 8 ton load limit and the employees were delivering loads of rock with a total estimated weight of 20-22 tons in a Ford dump truck. Exceeding the bridge weight limit resulted in failure of the bridge deck. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard is to use bridges rated for the load.