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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304199540
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $562.50
Current Penalty: $562.50
Issuance Date: 05/02/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/21/2001
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/14/2001 | $562.50 | 05/21/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2001 | $562.50 | 05/21/2001 | 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) Steel fabrication area, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while "climbing the racks" to obtain siding and sheeting for fabrication. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be that a moveable staircase/ladder (equipped with wheel locks and guardrails) be used to obtain the fabrication materials from the racks. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion