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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 303767586
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/13/2001
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/24/2001 | $1,875.00 | 04/13/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2001 | $1,875.00 | 04/13/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
P.L. 91-596 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 the hazard(s) of: Public Law 91-596 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 the hazards of falling through deteriorated platforms: A) Paper Machine No. 7, drive side, fan deck level. The platform leading from the fan deck to the dryer hood inspection door at the Breaker Stack was deteriorated, on or about 02/15/2001. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct these hazards is to: 1. Prevent employee access to known or suspected deteriorated platforms. 2. Locate and replace all deteriorated platforms. 3. Develop and implement a program to periodically inspect and evaluate the condition of platforms.